The Washington County Sheriff's Office has issued a notification to the public regarding the relocation of a registered sex offender, an act rooted in the belief that an informed community is a safeguarded one. Michael J. Sukenik, previously residing in the City of West Bend, has moved to an apartment at 349 Main St in the Town of Addison, as reported by the Washington County, Wisconsin Sheriff's Office.
Under the statutes outlined by Wisconsin law, specifically WI Statute 301.46(2m), law enforcement holds the discretion to inform the public about the release and whereabouts of sex offenders. Convicted in 2017 for Possession of Child Pornography, Sukenik has completed his prison term as of March 31, 2022, and will remain on probation until March 31st, 2032, bearing the weight of multiple rules and restrictions. The release of such information, as posted on the Washington County, Wisconsin Sheriff's Office official Facebook page, seeks not to stir undue fear among the populace but to empower them through awareness.
The Washington County, Wisconsin Sheriff's Office has been clear in stating, "This sex offender has served the prison sentence imposed on him by the courts." It is important for the public to understand that Sukenik is not currently wanted by law enforcement. His movements and compliance with probationary terms will be closely observed by the WI-DOC Division of Community Corrections. Community notification laws are a relatively recent addition to the legal landscape, only enabling the sharing of such information after their enactment.
