April 19, 2024 – Kewaskum, WI – Felony charges have been filed against a Kewaskum police liaison officer following allegations of allegedly having inappropriate relations with a female student from Kewaskum High School.
Felony charges were issued against Steven Rosales on Friday, April 19, 2024. Rosales is due in Waukesha County Circuit Court on Monday, April 22, 2024, at 8:15 a.m.
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Rosales posted $40,000 bond and is out of jail at this time.
If convicted of all 3 charges, Rosales may not be fined more than $10,000 or imprisoned more than 3 years and six months or both on each charge.
Below are stories initially filed following a release by the Kewaskum School District and Kewaskum Police.
The prosecution and West Bend PD asked for two weeks to bring forth the charges at the bail hearing.
April 7, 2024 – Kewaskum, Wi – The Kewaskum School District in cooperation with Kewaskum Police Department are releasing details regarding an arrest of a police liaison officer for allegedly having inappropriate relations with a female student from Kewaskum High School. The letter from superintendent Mark Bazata is below.
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Dear Kewaskum Families,
On Friday afternoon, April 5, we received a call from a parent with concerns about our School Resource Officer. We immediately contacted the Kewaskum Police Department, who then requested the West Bend Police Department to conduct an independent investigation.
The investigation revealed inappropriate conduct toward an 18-year-old female student. He was arrested and is in custody at the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. He is being held on charges of Sex Assault by School Staff – 948.095(2) and Misconduct in Public Office – 946.12(2). In addition, the Officer will be restricted from all Kewaskum School District properties.
We are in full cooperation with the Kewaskum and West Bend Police Departments as they continue this investigation. At this time, law enforcement has no evidence to suggest that the Officer had any inappropriate communication or behaviors with other Kewaskum students.
Our staff will be vigilant in observing and listening to students should they need an adult to speak with about this issue. In the event a student seeks to speak to someone here at school, faculty and staff will direct them to our school counselors and administration.
If you have any information about this case, please contact the West Bend Police Department at 262-335-5000.
Student safety is a top priority, and we will continue to work together to ensure that the Kewaskum School District will be an exceptional place to learn for our students.
Sincerely,
Dr. Mark Bazata
District Administrator
Kewaskum School District
This is a working story and more information will be posted when details are available.
