KENOSHA, Wis. — Jacob M. Johnson, 33, of Kenosha, the high-risk sex offender released from prison Tuesday, was back behind bars Wednesday morning after allegedly violating the conditions of his extended supervision. Kenosha County Probation and Parole has long been characterized by critics as extraordinarily soft on offenders, with KCE repeatedly hearing sharp criticism of the agency from judges, prosecutors and even criminal defense attorneys.
Because of that history, Kenosha County residents should be acutely aware that Johnson’s return to jail does not necessarily mean he will remain there for long. Based on KCE’s past interactions and observations involving local probation and parole decisions, revocation of Johnson’s extended supervision appears unlikely, and he could potentially be released again within only a matter of days.
Johnson was arrested at about 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, in the 6400 block of 57th Avenue, according to an update from the Kenosha Police Department. As of approximately 10:58 a.m., he was being held in the Kenosha County Jail. Kenosha Police said officers monitoring Johnson observed a violation of his extended supervision and immediately relayed the information to the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. DOC then issued a warrant for Johnson’s arrest.
Police said Johnson’s location was confirmed through his GPS monitor, and Kenosha Police officers took him into custody without incident. Authorities emphasized that the extended-supervision violation does not involve a new crime against any person.
Johnson had been released from prison just one day earlier, on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Before his release, police announced that Johnson had been classified as having a high potential to reoffend and would be subject to GPS monitoring, electronic monitoring and lifetime sex-offender registration requirements.
Johnson’s underlying case stems from a violent 2011 attack in Kenosha. He ultimately pleaded guilty to attempted second-degree sexual assault/use of force, a Class C felony, and strangulation and suffocation, a Class H felony.
In February 2013, then-Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Mary Kay Wagner (D-Ret.), who has long been characterized as an activist and one of the most soft-on-crime judges in Kenosha County history, sentenced Johnson to 20 years on the attempted sexual assault conviction, including 11 years of initial confinement. Wagner also imposed a consecutive six-year sentence for strangulation and suffocation.
Johnson is also required to register as a sex offender for life.
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Exactly what were the conditions of his parole that were violated? Dang prevert was picked up not far from my neighborhood.