Sex Crimes — Polk County, WI — reported 2026-07-08

SUMMARY

Felony charges were filed against Michael Wheeler, Sr. for allegedly sexually assaulting a child under the age of 16.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Sex Crimes
  • Location: Polk County, WI
  • Date reported: 2026-07-08
  • Suspect: male, age 55

REPORTED DETAILS

  • Michael Wheeler, Sr. is already serving a lengthy Wisconsin prison sentence for a conviction of sexually assaulting a child in Price County.
  • Charges were filed against Michael Wheeler, Sr. in May 2026, alleging that he sexually assaulted a child under the age of 16.
  • Wheeler made his first court appearance in June 2026, while in custody.