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Washington County panel hears appeal of ‘vicious dog’ finding for Winston
Summary
The Washington County Public Safety Committee on an appeal hearing on an animal-control determination heard testimony from delivery drivers, three deputies and the dogowner and considered exhibits but made no public decision before adjourning for deliberations.
The Washington County Public Safety Committee on an appeal hearing on an animal-control determination heard testimony from delivery drivers, three deputies and the dogowner and considered exhibits but made no public decision before adjourning for deliberations.
The hearing reviewed a May 19, 2025 Washington County Sheriff determination that Crystal Zernowner's dog Winston is a "vicious dog" under Washington County Code —2-13 and Wisconsin Statutes chapter 68 and to decide whether to affirm, reverse or modify that determination.
Why it matters: the committee must apply the countycode definition for a vicious dog (including repeated chasing, snapping or unprovoked attacks) and may order remedies in the interest of public safety; a written decision will be issued within 20 days of the hearing or after any submitted briefs.
Testimony and evidence
Three delivery driversand multiple deputies described three separate incidents involving Winston in 2022, 2024 and 2025 in…
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