Authorities in Wisconsin are trying to track down sex offender Edmond Young after investigators say he suddenly dropped off the state’s registry following nearly 15 years of steady compliance. Young, who was convicted in a case involving a teenage victim, is now officially listed as "on the run" while law enforcement works to nail down where he is.
According to FOX6 Milwaukee, Young was convicted of preying on a young teen and had been following registration rules for almost 15 years before vanishing from the system. The station’s "Wisconsin’s Most Wanted" segment put his case in the spotlight on July 12, 2026, asking viewers to contact authorities with any tips. The segment walks through the key details investigators have released so far about Young’s conviction and his long stretch of registry compliance.
Registry rules and reporting
The Wisconsin Department of Corrections operates the state’s Sex Offender Registry and says the database exists to help both law enforcement and the public track registered offenders, while warning that registry information can change quickly. According to the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry, registrants must provide identifying information and keep it updated whenever their circumstances change. The department asks anyone with information about a registrant who may have left the system to call its Safe Tip Line at 1-877-234-0085 or to contact local police.
Legal stakes for registrants
State law (Wis. Stat. §§ 301.45–301.46) spells out who has to register, what information must be provided, and how long reporting duties last in many situations. Courts have made clear that knowingly failing to follow registration rules can bring criminal penalties, including possible jail time for a first offense and felony exposure for repeat violations. For a look at how those statutes have been interpreted in court, see State v. Martel.
How you can help
If you believe you have seen Edmond Young, contact your local police department or call the Wisconsin Department of Corrections Safe Tip Line at 1-877-234-0085, according to the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. The FOX6 segment includes the profile investigators released and can help viewers decide whether someone they saw matches Young’s description. Authorities stress that anyone with information should not approach him and should instead pass tips to officials so investigators can follow up safely.
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