Inmate Mistakenly Released in Waukesha County

Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a man that was mistakenly released from the jail.

According to Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department, the man is 36-years-old and was arrested on a paternity case.

J. Dustin Palubicki was released in error from the Waukesha County Jail. 

He was supposed to be held for another county on a separate paternity case.

When the jail staff realized the error he had taken off on foot.

The search is currently focused on the area near the jail.

He is known as Dustin, was in our custody since September 3, 2016 on a paternity matter. 

He was released on today’s date after his commitment with Waukesha County was complete, however, he is currently wanted in Forest County for nonpayment of child support. 

Dustin is described as a white male, 36 years old, 6 foot, 160 pounds, green eyes, brown hair with a short cut, receding hair line and currently wearing a full trimmed mustache and beard. He was last seen wearing a dark t-shirt with some type of graphic on the back, blue jeans that are ripped at the knees and dark tennis shoes with white soles.  Dustin also has several tattoos with the most noticeable one being on his neck.

Waukesha County Sheriff's Department said they have no reason to believe there is any danger to the community at this time. 

If you have any information as to the whereabouts of Dustin, please call the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department desk at 262-548-7122

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