West Bend, WI – Authorities are investigating a serious incident that left an inmate critically injured at the Washington County Jail on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
Officials say a 28-year-old male inmate from Minnesota allegedly jumped from a top-tier railing inside an adult pod around 8:05 a.m., resulting in severe injuries. Jail staff and medical personnel immediately provided aid before paramedics from the West Bend Fire Department arrived to transport the man to a regional trauma center, where he remains under intensive care.
The inmate was being held on a $50,000 cash bond related to domestic charges filed September 27, including 1st Degree Reckless Injury and Aggravated Battery.
To ensure transparency, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office has enlisted the East Central Wisconsin Sheriffs’ Investigative Team, which includes investigators from Manitowoc, Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Fond du Lac, and Washington Counties. The Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Office will serve as the lead agency in the investigation.
Sheriff Martin R. Schulteis said in a statement, “We take the safety and well-being of all individuals in our custody seriously and are committed to fully investigating this incident.”
As the investigation continues, no additional details have been released.
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