06/23/2026
Manawa/Symco Area: Theft Complaint Filed
UPDATE 6/24/26: The banner has been returned. After my post garnished some attention, one of the owners contacted the Sheriffs Office to return it to me.
I had obtained permission 2 years in a row to place a banner there. After it went missing, I even stopped and talked with the owner (who took it down) and she agreed that I had permission and didn't know what happened to it. It's after I file a complaint, is when she provided it to deputies.
Question? This shouldn't be a big deal. People change their minds on who to support all of the time. Why not just call, text, message me, something?? Instead of lying about it. I will never get upset at you. I get messages from people all the time who are afraid of being harassed by Sheriff Wilz for showing their support for me. It's ok, I don't take offense whatsoever. Life goes on.
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Within the last week, I had one of my nice banners stolen from the Symco Thresheree Grounds off of Highway 22.. and of course the Re-elect Wilz sign remains untouched. I filed a complaint with the Sheriffs Office last night and they are investigating. If you have any information on this, please contact the Sheriffs Office at 715-258-4466 or send a tip to my messenger.
We knew from the beginning they weren't going to play fair.. especially with still being harassed and defamed after more than 2 years of not being with the Sheriffs Office - but stealing my banner? COMMON. (It doesn't stop there either - I've had several landlords threaten eviction to their tenants for having my sign in front of their apartment.)
I've taken the time out of my busy schedule, and in my heart, to write a letter to the suspected criminal:
Dear THIEF:
It is because of you and supporters like yourself why Waupaca County is going to get major change in November. Positive change. The more that this disgusting behavior, along with the harassing, bashing, and threatening, occurs, the more people see the true colors of our "leadership" here in Waupaca County. Keep it up... my team, my supporters, my family, and I are going to keep working that much harder to make Waupaca County a better place to visit, play, and live - for EVERYONE☺️🙏🏽.
With much love,
Officer Justin