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Washington County committee holds hearing on sheriff's "vicious dog" determination for Winston; no decision yet
Summary
The Washington County Public Safety Committee heard testimony over three biting incidents involving a dog named Winston owned by Crystal Zern. The sheriff had declared Winston a vicious dog; the committee heard evidence and will deliberate before issuing a written decision.
The Washington County Public Safety Committee heard testimony Wednesday in a review of a May 19, 2025, sheriff's determination that a dog named Winston is a "vicious dog," but the committee did not announce a final ruling and moved toward deliberation.
The hearing, convened by Committee Chair Supervisor Mike Schwab, reviewed whether Sheriff Martin Schulteis's determination should be affirmed, reversed or modified under Washington County Code '172-13 and Chapter 68 of the Wisconsin Statutes. Assistant county attorney Drew Hallmark presented the sheriff's case; Winston's owner, Crystal Zern, and several witnesses then testified.
The committee heard testimony about three separate incidents involving delivery drivers. Dan Dittman, an Amazon driver, told the panel that on May 18, 2025, he parked on the opposite side of the street, approached a delivery box and was bitten after the dog got in front of him. "I was bit in both legs," Dittman…
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