March 19, 2026 – Town of West Bend, Wi – A criminal complaint from Washington County, Wi, details 18 felony charges have been filed against a 48-year-old man who lived at Camp Silver Brook on Decorah Road in the Town of West Bend, Wi.
According to the criminal complaint Paul Henry David is being held on $75,000 bond in connection with charges alleging firearm possession by a convicted out-of-state felon, maintaining a drug trafficing place, use of a dangerous weapon, and manufacture/deliver THC. See details on charges below.
A portion of the criminal complaint is below.
According to the Washington County Sheriff, deputies were at the property after responding to another call for service.
Details in the criminal complaint indicate, “Investigator Ausloos was advised by Sergeant Rodich that Officers located what was believed to be an indoor marijuana grow inside the residence while conducting a protective sweep of the residence after taking Paul Henry David, DOB 11/18/1977, hereinafter identified as the defendant into custody for a domestic-related charge. The defendant’s wife provided consent for Officers to search the property in its entirety.”
The Sheriff said the felony convictions for Paul Henry David were tied to a 3-year imprisonment for drunk driving in Illinois. Details were posted in the criminal complaint.
Your complainant is aware that the defendant has 4 prior OWI related offenses in the State of Wisconsin, with his most recent OWI 4th offense conviction being from 2010. Your complainant is also aware that on December 8, 2022, the defendant was convicted of DUI Alcohol/Drugs, in the State of Illinois and sentenced to 3 years imprisonment concurrent. Your complaint is aware that this 2022 Illinois DUI conviction is a felony offense, and also is an offense which would be a felony if committed in the state of Wisconsin.
The full criminal complaint is below.
PHD Criminal Complaint; 2026CF000169; David, Paul Henry_4305333_1
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Camp Silver Brook is clearly marked: “No firearms or weapons permitted on this property.”
Camp Silver Brook is part of Girl Scouts of Southeast Wisconsin. Click HERE for details on the 275-acre camp with access to Lucas Lake.
Calls have been placed to Girl Scouts of Southeast Wisconsin. An email was sent Thursday morning, March 19, 2026.
It is unclear whether the Girl Scouts of Southeast Wisconsin conducted a background check on Paul Henry David, whether he was an employee at Camp Silver Brook or married to the employee. It is also unclear if the Girl Scouts of Southeast Wisconsin knew that he was living at the residence.
There are also questions on whether Girl Scouts of Southeast Wisconsin notified past campers and families about the situation.
According to the sheriff, there were two children living at the home.
The sheriff said calls were also placed to the West Bend School District which runs a 4K program at Camp Silver Brook a couple times a week.
Calls have been placed to the West Bend School District to see if 4K families have been notified and how many students were enrolled in the program. Also to see if the district conducted background checks on Camp Silver Brook.
According to the district website, enrollment began in January 2026 for “families seeking an immersive outdoor experience, WBSD offers free nature-based learning options at two distinct locations (Trinity Lutheran/Camp Silver Brook and Holy Trinity/WBSD Outdoor Science Education Center). These specialized classrooms integrate the natural world into daily lessons, fostering an appreciation for the environment and providing dynamic learning opportunities outside the traditional setting.”
UPDATE | Initially the district responded with a note sent via email. Then 4 hours later another note to parents. Both are posted below.
Questions have been asked about why there is no date on either letter or school district letterhead. The question has also been asked how many families received the note and at what time.
This is a working story and more information will be posted when details are available.
According to the sheriff, Paul Henry David is in jail on March 19, 2026.
Washington County Case Number 2026CF000169 State of Wisconsin vs. Paul Henry David
A preliminary hearing is set for May 6, 2026 at 1:15 p.m. before Washington County Circuit Judge Michael Kenitz
In another court filing Washington County Case Number 2026CV000168 Petitioner vs. Paul Henry David, the 48-year-old with the same address as Camp Silver Brook is being held on a domestic abuse restraining order. The charge was filed March 17, 2026.
The first injunction hearing is March 27, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. before Judge Kenitz.
This is a working story and more details will be added when information is available.
He’s a good dude, known him for many years. Some weed and past drunk drivings, big deal. If he were in Milwaukee he’d be out on a signature bond. Put it in perspective. It’s not like he’s a trans peto, sniffing around a bathroom, which half the country thinks is awesome. Half the states don’t even consider those drugs as illegal
It’s a real shame that my grandsons have to loose out on the opportunity to attend Camp Silverbrook, a school they loved and looked forward to going to twice a week because of this man. Im sure many other families are disappointed their children are going to have to miss out on the remainder of the school year going to a place they loved. I Just wish this man would have realized how his selfish, illegal acts would not only effect himself, his family but others in the community.