According to information released Tuesday, officers of the Whitewater Police Department responded Friday, July 22, at 10:03 p.m., to the intersection of E. Clay and S. Wisconsin streets after receiving a report of an alleged suicidal male.
Upon further investigation, officers identified the male as 34-year-old, Anthony P. Hansen, of Whitewater, and determined that Hansen had allegedly been in an ongoing sexual relationship with a minor. It was also found that Hansen was an employee of the Whitewater Unified School District (WUSD), the release stated.
Whitewater Police Department staff swiftly began an investigation, and are working closely with WUSD staff as the investigation continues. A charge of Sexual Assault of a Child by a School Staff Person has been forwarded to the Walworth County District Attorney’s Office. Additional charges may be forwarded pending results of the investigation.
The Whitewater Police Department recognizes that Hansen is considered innocent until proven guilty. Due to the fact that this is an ongoing investigation, no additional information will be released at this time.
“We want to thank those who came forward to report their concerns. We strongly encourage others who have information relevant to this case to contact the Whitewater Police Department at 262-473-0555, or by contacting Detective Jacob Hintz directly at jhintz@whitewater-wi.gov. Anonymous tips may also be shared using P3Tips.com,” the release noted.
For community information and updates from the Whitewater Police Department, visit www.whitewater-wi.gov.
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