HARTFORD, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in Wisconsin are investigating a case involving a paid, on-call volunteer fire and EMS member accused of inappropriate contact with an out-of-state juvenile.
According to the Hartford Police Department, officials received information on Sunday, March 22, 2025, about an inappropriate conversation between the volunteer and the juvenile.
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Hartford Fire/EMS Chief Tony Burgard reported the allegation to Police Chief Scott MacFarlan, who referred the case to the West Bend Police Department due to a conflict of interest.
The investigation led to the arrest of the 37-year-old volunteer on charges of child enticement and possession of child pornography. The individual has been placed on administrative leave.
No additional details were provided.
