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Janesville Police Department
Tuesday August 26th, 2025 :: 02:54 p.m. CDT

Advisory

Child Pornography Arrest

      Today, the Janesville Police Department arrested suspect, Yazmani Rugerio-Castro, after a thorough six-month investigation into the allegations of child exploitation. Numerous search warrants were served on electronic service providers to gather more evidence.
       Today at about 5:00 a.m., the Janesville Police Department served a search warrant in the 1500 block of Primrose Lane. K9 Handler Detective Winiarski deployed K9 Maui, an Electronic Storage Detection Canine, who assisted with the search.
       Yazmani was arrested for one count of Possession of Child Pornography. He was later transported out to the Rock County Jail pending his initial court appearance.

 Arrested:
Yazmani Rugerio-Castro
18 Years of Age
Janesville, WI resident
 

Incident Number: JV2515017
Location: 1500 block of Primrose Lane
By: Lt. Jennifer Seeger #2249
Date: 08/26/25
 
 
 
Pursuant to the directive of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, as found in Supreme Court Rule 20:3:6 Trial Publicity, you are advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
 

Address/Location
Janesville Police Department
100 N Jackson St
Janesville, WI 53548

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Non-emergencies: 608-755-3100

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