On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, Whitewater officers responded to a residence on S. Summit Street for a reported physical domestic abuse incident in progress. Upon arrival, officers immediately secured the scene, separated the parties involved, and investigated the reported incident. As a result of the initial investigation, arrests were made related to the domestic disturbance.
While officers were investigating the incident, they observed evidence in plain view indicating illegal controlled substances were present inside the residence. Due to the nature of their findings, detectives with the Whitewater Police Department responded to assist with the investigation. Detectives subsequently obtained a search warrant for the residence. The search warrant resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of suspected illegal narcotics and drug-related items, including the following:
- 26 grams of psilocybin mushrooms
- 10.78 pounds of marijuana/THC
- Cocaine
- Amphetamine
- Suspected Ketamine (currently undergoing additional laboratory testing for confirmation)
- Numerous items of drug paraphernalia
As a result of the investigation, Timothy Zeimet, a 38-year-old Whitewater resident, was arrested and confined in the
Walworth County Jail on the following charges: - Possession with intent to deliver psilocybin mushrooms
- Maintaining a drug trafficking place
- Possession with intent to deliver marijuana/THC
- Possession of cocaine
- Possession of amphetamine
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
Additionally, Emily Seidl, a 30-year-old Whitewater resident, was arrested and confined in the Walworth County Jail on the following charges: - Disorderly conduct – domestic abuse enhancer
- Battery – domestic abuse enhancer
- Possession with intent to deliver psilocybin mushrooms
- Maintaining a drug trafficking place
- Possession with intent to deliver marijuana/THC
- Possession of cocaine
- Possession of amphetamine
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
The Whitewater Police Department is committed to conducting thorough, professional, and impartial investigations into every incident reported to our agency. We take every complaint, allegation, and criminal investigation seriously, regardless of its nature or complexity. Keeping drugs off our streets and out of our community is a priority for this department, and we remain committed to actively investigating drug-related offenses while working to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone who lives, works, and visits Whitewater. This investigation remains active. Additional charges may be referred as evidence continues to be processed and laboratory analysis completed.
The Whitewater Police Department reminds the public that criminal charges are merely accusations. Unless a judgement of conviction is entered, the arrestees/defendants are presumed to be innocent of all charges. Anyone with information related to this investigation is encouraged to contact the Whitewater Police Department at (262) 473-0555 [option 4] or submit anonymous tips through www.P3Tips.com.
Editor’s note: This press release was received from the Whitewater Police Department.
