The Rice Lake Police Department is releasing the following information pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 301.46 which authorizes law enforcement agencies to inform the public of a sex offender’s release 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 a sex offense. Further, his criminal history places him in a classification level which reflects the potential to re-offend.
This sex offender has served the 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. It is our belief that an informed public is a safer public.
Sex offenders have always lived in our communities, but it was not until the Sex Offender Registration and 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 offenders will NOT be tolerated and will be considered a criminal offense.
As a community, this notification provides us with an opportunity to work together by sharing information to enhance the public safety by increasing community awareness regarding this offender and offering positive crime prevention suggestions.
Name: Vaughn, James E Jr.
Age: 38
Sex: Male
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 160
Hair: Blonde
Eyes: Blue
Release date: 6-13-2017
Date of Photograph: May 2017
James E Vaughn Jr., will be residing at 824 North Wilson Avenue, Rice Lake, WI. He will be on supervision for the below offenses until his discharge date of 03/29/2027. He will have to register with the Sex Offender Registration Program until 3/29/2042.
Conviction Information
Conviction date: 08/07/1997
Convictions:
2nd Degree Reckless Homicide (Use of Dangerous Weapon) – 940.06
Intentional Contribute/Delinquency (Felony) – 948.40(1)
3rd Degree Sexual Assault – 940.225(3)
Theft-Movable Property (Firearm) – 943.20(1)(a)
Interfere w/Child Custody – 948.31(2)
Take and Drive Vehicle w/o Consent – 943.23(2)
Sex Offense Summary: Victim was a teenage female acquaintance. Assault included sexual contact without force. The offender was mishandling a firearm, a round was discharged, striking and killing the victim.
Conditions of Supervision, not limited to:
No unsupervised contact with minors without advanced approval of his agent.
Comply with standard sex offender rules.
Not to consume any alcohol or drugs.
Important Contact Information:
Rice Lake Police Department Phone (715) 234-2116
Barron County Communications Center Phone (715) 537-3106
Stephannie Schmidt, Probation Supervisor Phone (715) 236-3660
Jessica Kunz, Probation Agent Phone (715) 931-8015 http://offender.doc.state.wi.us/public/
Last Update: Jun 08, 2017 7:24 am CDT
