Embattled Superior police investigator resigns

Investigator suing the City of Superior resigns

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Mikayla LeRette, the Investigator suing the city of Superior, has resigned. She resigned in good standing about the same time both LeRette’s legal team and the City of Superior’s legal team agreed to some confidentiality terms in her federal lawsuit. On October 2, 2025 an agreement was made to keep some parts of evidence in the lawsuit confidential. Both sides agreed in court filings to keep “training, personnel, and disciplinar…

Embattled Superior police investigator resigns

SUPERIOR — A police investigator involved in a civil lawsuit against the city has resigned. Detective Mikayla LeRette resigned effective Sept. 29. Her resignation letter was shared with the Superior Police and Fire Commission during its Oct. 8 meeting. No additional information was provided. LeRette served in the department for 12 years. She is married to Superior Police Chief Paul Winterscheidt. In May, LeRette filed a civil complaint in the Un…