The Washington County Sheriff's Office is asking residents to keep an eye out for 63-year-old Ronald T. Johnson II of Hartford, a person of interest tied to multiple active warrants. Deputies say Johnson is a white male, about 5-foot-11 and 198 pounds, with brown hair, green eyes and a distinctive chest marking that reads "mom." Authorities stressed that residents should not approach him and that tips can be shared confidentially.
In a Facebook post, the Washington County Sheriff's Office identified Johnson as the subject of three active warrants, numbered 25CF142, 25CF152 and 25CF156. Those warrants allege a string of offenses, including battery or threats to a judge, prosecutor or law-enforcement officer, knowingly violating a domestic-abuse order, bail jumping, battery and disorderly conduct.
The agency's Most Wanted page lists Hartford as Johnson's last known address and provides contact lines for tips. The page lists the sheriff's non-emergency number as (262) 335-4378 and a separate law-enforcement tip line at 800-232-0594. The Washington County Sheriff's Office also reminds the public that warrant information can change and urges people not to rely solely on social-media posts when deciding what to do.
What residents should know
Deputies are clear about one thing: do not try to be a hero. Officials have asked residents not to approach Johnson under any circumstances and to call 911 if they believe they are in immediate danger. The sheriff's Facebook post states that "the public should not attempt to apprehend this individual" and urges anyone with information about his location to contact the department right away.
Legal context
Bail jumping is a criminal offense under Wisconsin law and can be charged either as a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the underlying conduct, under WIS. STAT. § 946.49, as discussed in state court decisions, including a Wisconsin Court of Appeals opinion available on Justia. Knowingly violating an active domestic-abuse injunction is also a separate crime under state law. Court rulings and state statutes describe penalties that can include fines and jail time, which helps explain why deputies are leaning on the public for help in this case.
The sheriff's post, published Tuesday, remains the primary channel for the agency's request for assistance in locating Johnson. Neighbors and other residents with information are asked to call the sheriff's office at (262) 335-4378 or the tip line at 800-232-0594. According to the agency, tips can be provided confidentially.
