CHIEF HAUSCHILD SHARES FRUSTRATION OVER LACK OF DRUG PROSECUTIONS

[My Northern Wisconsin]

   

The Price County Sheriff's Office and the Phillips Police Department have been working together on the drug issues in our county.

At a July 1, 2025, City of Phillips meeting, Chief Mike Hauschild explained recent arrests.  "We've been involved in a multi-operation with the drugs involving multiple targets in the City of Phillips and Price County.  This began back in March of this year.  On Friday, June 25, officers in the Phillips Police Department assisted the Price County Sheriff's Department and conducted a drug search warrant in the county which had ties to the City of Phillips."  He explained two individuals were arrested.  He stated that on June 30, four search warrants occurred in the City of Phillips.  From that, seven people were taken into custody and are being held at the Price County Jail.  Many of these people are repeat offenders, and 112 total charges will be referred to the district attorney for things such as possession of methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia; keeping of a drug house; habitual criminality; and bail jumping, among other things.

Chief Hauschild continued, "I keep beating a dead drum, but the legal system has to get serious about this.  I'm so frustrated with our court system.

"Again, numerous long hours away from our families to keep this community safe.  This is one of my number one aggravations is drug dealers.  Okay?  I hope everybody feels the same way.  You got to put pressure on the judge and the district attorney."

He believes we are going to get a special prosecutor from the Green Bay area given the current district attorney has resigned (see related story) and will no longer be in the position as of July 7, 2025.  "But, again, it takes the people from the community to put pressure on the district attorney and the judges, because this has to stop," Chief Hauschild added.


The Phillips Public Library, located at 286 Cherry Street in Phillips, has lots of activities and events planned for this month.  Visit the library's website for more information.