STURGEON BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – A 69-year-old Sturgeon Bay man (previously listed with a De Pere address) is set for a two-day jury trial on child sex crime charges.
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Court records show that Joseph Schinkten was in court on Tuesday, February 24, for his arraignment hearing as he pleaded not guilty to two second-degree child sexual assault charges and a charge of possessing child pornography.
The charges stem from allegations that he was in a sexual relationship with a teenager, who told an officer about the alleged sexual contact at Schinkten’s condo and other locations.
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The two reportedly knew each other before the alleged incidents occurred. Schinkten’s court schedule is as follows:
- Final pre-trial hearing – April 28, 2026 – 11:30 a.m.
- Jury trial – May 6, May 7, 2026 – 8:15 a.m.
Local 5 will provide updates on the case as it progresses.
