Brown County inmates moved to neighboring facility amid staffing shortage

The Brown County Sheriff’s Office says all current inmates, as well as any future detainees, will be housed at a neighboring correctional facility until further notice due to staffing shortages.

June 11, 2026Updated: June 11, 2026

By Casey Wonnenberg

Brown County inmates moved to neighboring facility amid staffing shortage

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