Former Brown County youth tennis coach accused of inappropriate conduct with a child has status conference
Thursday, 06/06/2024, 3:56 p.m.
BROWN COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – Joshua Denault, a former youth tennis coach in Brown County who is charged with four felonies including Child Sexual Exploitation, had a status conference on Thursday.
According to court records, Denault appeared in court during a status conference and had his present bond of $75,000 continued and a date for another status conference set.
Denault’s next status conference is scheduled for July 8 at 9:30 a.m.
The charges against Denault include:
Child Sexual Exploitation – Videos, Records, etc.
Felony C
Child Enticement – Expose Genitals/Pubic Area/Intimate Parts
Felony D
Causing Mental Harm to Child
Felony F
Capture an Intimate Representation
Felony I
No further details have been provided.
Brown County youth tennis coach accused of inappropriate conduct with a child has preliminary hearing date set
Friday, 05/31/24, 2:36 p.m.
BROWN COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – A former Brown County youth tennis coach who is accused of inappropriate conduct involving a ‘growing number of young victims’ had a court appearance on Friday.
Court records show that 40-year-old Joshua Denault had his initial appearance adjourned on May 31 and his present bond of $75,000 will continue.
Denault is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on June 6 at 9:30 a.m.
Local 5 will continue to provide updates on this story as more information is provided.
Brown County youth tennis coach in custody as investigation into ‘growing number of young victims’ continues
Friday, 05/24/24, 7:53 a.m.
BROWN COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – A Brown County youth tennis coach was recently taken into custody after authorities were made aware of potential inappropriate conduct involving a ‘growing number of young victims.’
Since early May, deputies in Brown County have been diligently working to gather information and evidence related to allegations against a local youth tennis coach, Joshua R. Denault.
After receiving information in early May about possible inappropriate conduct by Denault, 40, an investigation led to his arrest on charges of Capturing an Image of Nudity and Child Enticement.
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According to a criminal complaint obtained by Local 5, Denault allegedly asked the victim to help him with something in a storage closet during a group practice. Denault then reportedly set his phone on the floor of the storage closet while recording the young victim standing over the phone. Denault also allegedly maneuvered the victim during the incident.
During the course of the investigation, authorities say they uncovered approximately 36 different videos of this nature in Denault’s ‘recently deleted’ tab of his cellphone.
Deputies are calling the investigation ‘active’ and ‘sensitive,’ saying it involves a growing number of young victims. Authorities are asking anyone with relevant information to contact Sgt. Matthew Wilson at 920-448-6192 or matthew.wilson@browncountywi.gov.
As always, the safety and wellbeing of children in our community remains a top priority. Please take time to speak with your children about their activities and the people they have contact with. Foster open and honest communications with your children and commit to being an advocate for their safety.
Brown County Sheriff’s Office
The Western Racquet & Fitness Club in Ashwaubenon provided the following statement to Local 5:
On Tuesday, May 14, 2024, Western Racquet & Fitness Club was informed by an Investigator from the Brown County Sheriff’s Department of an incident that was reported by a youth tennis program participant. The incident occurred during the week of May 6th. The employee that was involved has been terminated. Western has been fully cooperating with law enforcement as part of its ongoing investigation.
Western Racquet & Fitness Club
Court records show that Denault has been charged with:
Capture an Intimate Representation Without Consent
Felony I
Up to 3.5 years in prison, up to $10,000 fine, or both
Child Enticement – Expose Genitals/Pubic Area/Intimate Parts
Felony D
Up to 25 years in prison, up to $100,000 fine, or both
Cause Mental Harm to Child
Felony F
Up to 12.5 years in prison, up to $25,000 fine, or both
Child Sexual Exploitation – Videos, Records, etc.
Felony C
Up to 40 years in prison, up to $100,000 fine, or both
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Denault is expected to make a court appearance on May 24 at 2 p.m.
No other information has been provided. Local 5 will update this story when additional details are released.
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