WASHBURN COUNTY — A 56-year-old man was found deceased with multiple physical wounds during a welfare check at a Casey Township residence, and a 25-year-old man is in custody pending formal charges, according to the Washburn County Sheriff.
PRESS RELEASE
On Saturday, September 26, 2026, at about 1:18 p.m., Washburn County deputies were requested to conduct a welfare check of a 56-year-old male at a residence on County Highway E near McKenzie Lake, Casey Township.
Upon arriving at the residence, deputies were met by a 25-year-old male that was exiting the property from the attached garage. The 25-year-old male was detained by deputies after making statements to deputies when they asked to see the 56-year-old male.
A security sweep of the residence was then conducted by deputies, and at that time the 56-year-old male was found in the residence deceased from multiple physical wounds.
Deputies secured the residence and contacted Washburn County Sheriff's Office Investigators. Investigators requested assistance from the Wisconsin Department of Justice Crime Lab to process the property.
An autopsy of the 56-year-old male is scheduled. The 25-year-old male is in custody at the Washburn County Jail pending formal charges.
This is an open investigation, and names are being withheld currently pending investigation and notification of relatives.
—Per Bernard Brunkow, Washburn County Sheriff
Last Update: Sep 28, 2026 12:56 pm CDT
