Crime & Safety
Sauk County, WI Drug Bust: Woman Arrested, Child Neglect Alleged
Baraboo, WI – A drug investigation in Sauk County led to the arrest of a 45 year old Baraboo woman after authorities searched a residence and seized suspected methamphetamine, cash and drug parapherna
By Caleb Mercer · 2026-11-15T09:41:19.933Z
Baraboo, WI – A drug investigation in Sauk County led to the arrest of a 45 year old Baraboo woman after authorities searched a residence and seized suspected methamphetamine, cash and drug paraphernalia, with additional allegations involving drug trafficking and child neglect referred for prosecution.
According to the Sauk County Sheriff 's Office, the Sauk County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant Thursday, Nov. 12, at a residence in the 1100 block of 12th Street in Baraboo.
The search was connected to an ongoing investigation into the alleged distribution of methamphetamine.
Methamphetamine and Cash Seized During Search Investigators reported finding methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and cash inside the residence.
Authorities identified the primary occupant as Zelda Yusten, 45, of Baraboo.
Yusten was arrested and incarcerated in the Sauk County Jail on a probation violation.
The sheriff's office announced that investigators would refer four additional allegations to the Sauk County District Attorney's Office for consideration:
Possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine Delivery of methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a public park Maintaining a drug trafficking place Child neglect Officials did not disclose the amount of methamphetamine or cash seized, nor did they provide details about the child neglect allegation.
Multiagency Drug Investigation Continues The Sauk County Drug Task Force includes officers from multiple departments, including Baraboo, Reedsburg, Sauk Prairie, Lake Delton, Wisconsin Dells and Spring Green, along with the Sauk County Sheriff's Office and Wisconsin State Patrol.
Authorities emphasized that the investigation remains ongoing and additional criminal charges are possible.
The allegations referred to prosecutors have not been established as proven offenses.
Anyone with information about the investigation or other suspected criminal activity is encouraged to contact Sauk County Crime Stoppers at 1 888 847 7285 or their local law enforcement agency.