Correctional officer fired after sexual contact with inmate: Sheriff
Rock County Sheriff Bob Spoden fired a probationary correctional officer Tuesday morning after an internal investigation showed the officer had “inappropriate sexual contact” with a female inmate, he said.
Fired was John K. Housinga, 27, Janesville.
“The internal investigation showed an inappropriate relationship between the correctional officer and the female inmate,” Spoden said.
Housinga had worked as a county corrections officer since September, making $15.89 an hour with a 1 percent bump because he worked second shift at the Rock County Jail, the sheriff said.
Cmdr. Tom Gehl, who supervises the jail, noted that any sexual contact with an inmate—regardless of consent—is against the law.
For that reason, Spoden asked the Janesville Police Department to investigate the matter as a possible crime.
The matter came to light July 22, when, he said, “we received information on inappropriate behavior from another female inmate.”
Janesville police have forwarded their reports to Rock County District Attorney David O’Leary for review and the possible criminal charges. The Janesville Gazette was unable to reach O’Leary on Tuesday afternoon to check the status of the criminal investigation.
Read more later today in the Janesville Gazette.
Jul 31, 2008 at 7:14 a.m.
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I see the Gazette decided not to complain that this information release from the Rock County Dept; a week after the fact...like they did about the officer involved shooting in Walworth County. Hypocrisy anyone?
Jul 31, 2008 at 7:05 a.m.
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Whats the inmates name??? You slandered the officers name,why not hers or his?? (lol) After all shes the one thats the criminal!!!! Shes in jail!!!!!
Jul 31, 2008 at 12:10 a.m.
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Casey--Haha ur great
Jul 30, 2008 at 10:10 p.m.
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HOPE IT WAS WORTH IT!
Jul 30, 2008 at 5:26 p.m.
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LMAO, Casey.
Jul 30, 2008 at 2:23 p.m.
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Nothing like a captive audience.
Jul 30, 2008 at 1:53 p.m.
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Momof4- Think about what you type before you type it.
Jul 30, 2008 at 1:49 p.m.
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at least she said she was trying to get a job there.
Jul 30, 2008 at 1:29 p.m.
Jul 30, 2008 at 12:54 p.m.
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If there was any kind of reward involved with the sexual encounter then that is prostitution and Mr O'Leary will make Spoden give the jail away.
Jul 30, 2008 at 10:20 a.m.
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I'll bet the Gazette would love to have photos or video of this encounter! Sure would make for some great media wouldn't it??!! It would also give alot of the "simple minds" a reason to buy their paper as well.
Jul 30, 2008 at 9:54 a.m.
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I do not see how much he makes an hour and that information has anything at all to do with this story,
Jul 30, 2008 at 9:39 a.m.
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There is an updated story now, with his photograph.
http://gazettextra.com/news/2008/jul/30/...
Jul 30, 2008 at 9:36 a.m.
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He was a probationary employee. Unions don't protect probationary employees. They can be fired for any cause. However, every employee regardless of status is protected under state employment law. If this man was wrongfully fired, he'll lawyer up and he and the lawyer will get in line at the state cashbox faster than you can say "discriminatory employment practices".
Jul 30, 2008 at 9:30 a.m.
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He hasn't been arrested yet, therefore no mug shot to print.
Jul 30, 2008 at 9:13 a.m.
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hay northman not to get in to it with you but their are law's put in place for this type of stuff and if the person who got fired did not do it they would not have fired him, plus he is a union worker so they just don't fire you with out union rep.So he is out of a job.and may go to jail,the law is pritty strict on this matter.
Jul 30, 2008 at 9:04 a.m.
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Take his sheets away.
Jul 30, 2008 at 9:04 a.m.
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Before anyone starts condemning Housinga, best wait for “the rest of the story”. So far, we have one con ratting out another con, not exactly the most reliable of sources. The “other female inmate” could have an axe to grind with this guy, and be lying through her teeth. Until we see some irrefutable evidence, like a video tape or some fluid samples, we ought to give him the benefit of the doubt.
Jul 30, 2008 at 8:57 a.m.
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Hey Joe! I think you missed the bottom line. "Read more later today in the Janesville Gazette." My guess is that is where the info will be.
Jul 30, 2008 at 8:52 a.m.
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way to go get fired for haveing sex at work and in the jail,what a dumn person good pay and benifit's gone.and the county put alot of time and money in training this person, hope the D.A sends his butt to jail,
Jul 30, 2008 at 8:44 a.m.
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I'm waiting for John K. Housinga picture and address. Oh, maybe that's inappropriate. The Gazette and it's double standards. Unbelievable Mr. Angus.
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