Sturgeon Bay, WI – The Sturgeon Bay Police Department issued a public notification Tuesday following the release of updated information regarding a registered sex offender now residing within the city.
According to the Sturgeon Bay Police Department, the notice was released in accordance with Section 301.46(2) of the Wisconsin Statutes, which allows law enforcement agencies to share certain details about convicted sex offenders with the community. The department stated that the individual is listed on the Wisconsin Department of Corrections Sex Offender Registry Program and is currently living within the Sturgeon Bay city limits.
Police identified the offender in their public bulletin as Allen M. Severin, born December 11, 1958. According to the department’s report, Severin was convicted of 2nd-degree sexual assault involving a mentally ill victim. The document states that he is classified as a registered sex offender under Wisconsin law and that his case details are available for public review through the Department of Corrections.
Officials emphasized that the notification is intended solely to inform the public and enhance community safety. The department repeated that misuse of this information—including any effort to threaten, harass, or intimidate the registered individual—will not be tolerated. Police noted that while sex offenders have historically lived in the community, notification laws were expanded under Wisconsin Act 440 to ensure residents are properly informed.
The Sturgeon Bay Police Department and the Door County Sheriff’s Office will continue to maintain and update files related to registered offenders and make them accessible as required under state statute. Residents with questions or concerns may contact the Sturgeon Bay Police Department directly.
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