Two Wisconsin law enforcement agencies issued public notices this week about registered sex offenders living in their jurisdictions, highlighting how local departments use state law to share registry information when they say it is necessary for public safety.
Town Of Jackson Residents Told To Expect A New Neighbor
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says Town of Jackson residents should expect a new neighbor this week, according to a community notification posted by the agency. Officials say registered sex offender James C. Castro Sr. is scheduled to move into a home in the town on Tuesday. The post states that Castro will live at 1725 CTH NN and will remain under Wisconsin Department of Corrections supervision while on probation through December 8, 2028, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
What The Sheriff’s Office Posted
In its Facebook post, the sheriff’s office said Castro was convicted in Washington County of two counts of fourth-degree sexual assault in 2007 and one count of third-degree sexual assault in 2015, and that his victims were known to him. The post adds that Castro has served the prison sentences imposed by the courts, is not currently wanted by law enforcement and will have numerous rules and restrictions to follow, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s office notice.
The notice lists contact numbers for questions about his supervision and registration. Probation and Parole Agent Monica Daniels and Sex Offender Registration Specialist Alyssa Angell can be reached at 262-335-5665, and Sgt. Michael Hennes can be reached at 262-365-5054.
Brookfield Police Issue A Separate Release Bulletin
Brookfield police on Monday released a Sex Offender Release Information Bulletin naming 61-year-old Albert J. Vanlith as a registered sex offender living in the city. The bulletin states that Vanlith was convicted in Adams County of second-degree sexual assault of a child, began sex offender registration on May 22, 2025, and is currently on extended supervision with a compliance status listed as “compliant,” according to the City of Brookfield Police Department.
What Brookfield’s Notice Says
The Brookfield Police Department’s post identifies the registrant as Albert J. Vanlith, 61, and lists his residential address as 14840 San Raphael Drive in Brookfield. The bulletin gives a physical description that lists him at 6 feet 3 inches tall, about 250 pounds, with green eyes and gray hair. It also cites his conviction under Wisconsin Statute 948.02(2) for second-degree sexual assault of a child, with registration beginning May 22, 2025, according to the Brookfield Police Department release. The department lists its public phone line, (262) 787-3702, for questions about the notice.
Conviction History And Prior Notices
Local reporting shows Castro was convicted in Washington County in 2007 and 2015. FOX6 Milwaukee previously reported on a sheriff’s notification about his release in 2019 that cited those same convictions. That earlier report also said Castro’s victims were known to him and that he was placed on supervision after his release.
State Rules And Why These Bulletins Go Out
Under Wisconsin law, law enforcement agencies are allowed to issue written bulletins and make certain sex offender registry information available to both police and the public under Wis. Stat. §301.46 and the registration provisions of Act 440, as outlined in Wis. Stat. §301.46. Related court guidance has also been cited by agencies as part of the legal basis for county-level community notifications, according to the Wisconsin Court System.
Authorities consistently emphasize that these notifications are intended to inform neighbors and victims and improve safety, not to encourage threats, harassment or vigilante behavior. Nearby jurisdictions echo that message, including Waukesha County’s sheriff’s office, which posts similar bulletins and warns against misusing registry information.
Local Context And Resources
The Brookfield bulletin lists Vanlith’s status as compliant and shows his registration as lifetime. Public property records link the San Raphael Drive address to an Albert J. Vanlith, according to county data compiled by public property listings. Residents with immediate questions or concerns are directed to call the Brookfield Police Department at (262) 787-3702, as listed in the bulletin.
How To Get More Information
Residents with questions about the Town of Jackson notice are encouraged to use the contact information listed in the sheriff’s Facebook post or call the county’s non-emergency line. The sheriff’s office also points residents to Wisconsin Department of Corrections materials explaining how the registry and supervision rules work. For basic registry details and frequently asked questions, the DOC maintains a public FAQ, available via the Wisconsin DOC.
Brookfield residents with questions about the Vanlith bulletin are similarly directed to contact the Brookfield Police Department at (262) 787-3702. The notice also lists the state Sex Offender Registry Program’s main contact line at (608) 240-5830 for broader registry-related questions.
