BARRON COUNTY, WI -- The Barron County Sheriff's Office has issued a public notification regarding the release of three convicted sex offenders into the community in December 2024.
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The individuals, identified as Keith Heacox, Eric Fankhauser, and Joshua J. Johnson, have served their court-imposed sentences and will be subject to strict supervision and monitoring upon release.
Keith Heacox
- Age: 64
- Height: 6’2”
- Weight: 203 lbs
- Release Date: December 19, 2024
- Residence: 1744 12 ¾ St, Barron
- Convictions:
- 1st Degree Sexual Assault (10/12/1982)
- False Imprisonment-Repeater (05/19/1982)
- False Imprisonment (09/25/1980)
- Supervision Conditions:
- Lifetime GPS monitoring
- Compliance with lifetime sex offender registry requirements
Eric Fankhauser
- Age: 38
- Height: 5’4”
- Weight: 112 lbs
- Release Date: December 19, 2024
- Residence: 1744 12 ¾ St, Barron
- Convictions:
- 2nd Degree Sexual Assault of a Child (10/28/2003)
- 1st Degree Sexual Assault of a Child (09/25/2002)
- Supervision Conditions:
- Lifetime GPS monitoring
- Compliance with lifetime sex offender registry requirements
Joshua J. Johnson
- Age: 47
- Height: 5’9”
- Weight: 165 lbs
- Release Date: December 31, 2024
- Residence: Homeless at the time of release
- Convictions:
- Criminal Sexual Conduct 1st Degree (MN) (03/15/2002)
- Solicit Child Through Electronic Communication to Engage in Sexual Conduct (MN) (08/11/2016)
- Supervision Conditions:
- No unsupervised contact with minors
- No contact with victim
- Compliance with sex offender registry requirements
Community Notification
The Sheriff's Office emphasizes that the released individuals are not currently wanted by law enforcement. This notification is issued under Wisconsin State Statute 301.46 to enhance public safety and awareness.
While law enforcement encourages community vigilance, the misuse of this information for harassment or intimidation of offenders is strictly prohibited and will be considered a criminal offense. The public is urged to use this information responsibly to promote community safety.
Contact Information
For concerns or additional information, the following contacts are available:
- Barron County Communications Center: (715) 537-3106
- Probation Supervisors:
- Lauren Kennen: (715) 416-5917
- Jessica Kunz: (715) 931-8015
- Jen Hagen: (715) 931-8011
The Barron County Sheriff's Office encourages the public to remain informed and work together to ensure the safety of the community.
Last Update: Dec 08, 2024 2:36 pm CST
