West Allis residents got a serious heads-up on Thursday, July 16, when police announced that a registered sex offender has moved into the city and will remain under lifetime GPS monitoring. The department identified the man as 41‑year‑old Frederick C. Flax II, noting that his sexual assault convictions date back to the mid‑2000s. Neighbors are directed to police and state registry contacts for any questions or safety concerns.
According to the West Allis Police Department, the bulletin lists Flax's Wisconsin Department of Corrections identification number as 467646 and shows a registration date of July 30, 2004. The post cites convictions for second‑degree sexual assault and fourth‑degree sexual assault and notes that Flax was released from custody on April 18, 2024. The department provided contacts for Detective Sturino at (414) 302‑8090 and the Wisconsin DOC Sex Offender Registry at (608) 240‑5830.
Registry Details And Police Notice
The Wisconsin Department of Corrections' public sex‑offender registry lays out Flax's registration and conviction history and confirms his status as a lifetime registrant. The state record shows his registration began on July 30, 2004, and it lists the same second‑degree and fourth‑degree sexual assault convictions referenced in the police bulletin. For the official entry and any updates, see the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.
What A 'Special Bulletin' Means
In Wisconsin, Sex Offender Special Bulletins are not routine paperwork; they are used when state and local officials decide an offender's release or placement should be flagged for the broader community. As the state's community forensic manual explains, "The Sex Offender Special Bulletin Notice (F-25723) contains all of the necessary information for local law enforcement." For background on when these notices are issued and how they are supposed to guide agencies, see the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Local Rules And How To Get Information
The City of West Allis has its own rules on top of state law, including local ordinances that restrict where registered sex offenders may live in relation to schools, parks and child‑care centers. Recent amendments set buffer zones at roughly 950 feet. Neighbors who want to see exactly how those limits work, or who have concerns about enforcement, can contact the police department or review the ordinance language online. For the full text, see the municipal code record on the City of West Allis.
Legal Notes
The bulletin lists convictions for second‑degree and fourth‑degree sexual assault, offenses codified at Wis. Stat. § 940.225(2) and § 940.225(3m). Those statute sections define the conduct covered by each charge and outline when a person must register as a sex offender. For the statute text and related legal details, see Justia.
