UPDATED INFORMATION: On October 8, 2024, Mr. Fodness was released from prison to the City of Menomonie. On today’s date (Oct. 17), we were advised that Fodness would be residing at E5955 CTH D in the Township of Tainter.
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Menomonie Police Chief Rick Hollister is releasing the following information pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 301.46(2m), which authorizes law enforcement agencies to inform the public of a sex offender’s release or relocation when, in the discretion of the agency, the release of information will enhance public safety, awareness, and protection.
The individual who appears on this notification has been convicted of sex offenses, which are listed below.
Sex offenders have always lived in our communities, but it was not until the WI Sex Offender Registry and the Community Notification Law was enacted that law enforcement was able to share this information with the community. Citizen abuse of this information to threaten, intimidate, or harass registered sex offenders will not be tolerated.
Release Date: On October 8, 2024, Mr. Fodness will be released from prison to the City of Menomonie and will be homeless. Upon release, Mr. Fodness will be placed on Intensive Supervision, subject to GPS monitoring with geographic restrictions to Dunn County, and is subject to the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry Program for life. The WI Sex Offender Registry can be located at https://appsdoc.wi.gov/public.
This offender has served the incarceration sentence imposed on him by the courts. He is NOT wanted by the police at this time.
This notification is not intended to increase fear; rather, it is our belief that an informed public is a safer public.
If you have questions regarding this release, you may contact: Trudy Meister-Sex Offender Registry Specialist at (608) 240-5830 or Probation Agent Paul Gilbertson at (715) 232-1159.
MPD media release.
