West Bend City Administrator T.J. Justice has been suspended with pay and is under investigation.
West Bend Mayor Kraig Sadownikow said there is an ongoing criminal investigation being performed by law enforcement in Waukesha County.
The city of West Bend Police Department will also be performing its own investigation.
Sadownikow was notified by West Bend Police on Thursday night.
Records from Waukesha County Court show a pair of search warrants were issued on April 22.
COURT ORDERED A $5,000.00 CASH BOND IN ADDITION TO A $20,000.00 SIGNATURE BOND. Defendant to comply with I.D. Processing. Defendant to have no contact with V. d/o/b 2/26/99 or her mother K listed in the Criminal Complaint.
Defendant to not access the internet for any purpose other than for employment during normal work hours to access the internet. Defendant to have no contact with juvenile females under the age of 18 in person or by text. Defendant allowed non collect phone calls.
According to Waukesha County Court records Justice is charged with a pair of felony counts of soliciting a child for prostitution and Child Enticement-Prostitution.
Defendant Thomas M. Justice in court, in custody, with attorney Jorge R. Fragoso. Attorney appears as friend of the court. District Attorney’s Office Law Intern appeared for the State of Wisconsin.
Defendant is not eligible for State Public Defender representation. Court tolled time limits for preliminary hearing. Hearing scheduled for May 2, 2016 at 10 a.m.
