Grand Rapids reports 10 sex offenders registered in the city in May}
Overall, Grand Rapids had 10 registered sex offenders in May.
According to the Registry, three of these sex offenders were incarcerated at the time.
Some offenders listed in the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry are under the supervision of the Department of Health Services. These individuals are committed for treatment rather than criminal supervision, and state law restricts public disclosure of their names.
The Wisconsin Department of Corrections manages the state’s Sex Offender Registry, which requires individuals convicted of certain sex offenses to register and keep their information current. Registrants must provide details such as name, address, and offense, and are obligated to report any changes so the registry remains accurate. The registry is updated regularly and is accessible to the public through the DOC’s online database.
Wisconsin, which ranks 10th for the overall number of sex offenders, ranks fifth for sex offenders per 100,000 residents. Nationwide, more than 795,000 people were listed on sex offender registries as of August 2024, an increase of about 8,000 from 2023.
Frequently updated information about sex offenders in Wisconsin can be found online here.
| Offender | Race | Crime |
|---|---|---|
| Edward J. Peterson | American Indian or Alaskan Native | Abusive Sexual Contact with a Child under 12 Years of Age, First-Degree Sexual Assault of a Child |
| Jerry W. Greene | White | Child Enticement |
| Davy F. Chambers | Black | First-Degree Sexual Assault |
| Gorden Pemrich V | White | First-Degree Sexual Assault of a Child |
| Raymond C. Lightning | Black | Second-Degree Sexual Assault |
| Sidney Smith | Black | Second-Degree Sexual Assault |
| Robert Fernandez Close | White | Second-Degree Sexual Assault of a Child |
| Brian P. Loonsfoot | American Indian or Alaskan Native | Second-Degree Sexual Assault of a Child, Sexual Abuse of a Minor |
| William Manning | Black | Second-Degree Sexual Assault of a Child |
| Arthur Gene Yarbrough | Black | Third-Degree Sexual Assault |