Man’s battle to stay out of prison raises questions about probation agent powers

By: Isiah Holmes

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: March 2, 2026

Words: 2,608

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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Dennis Simmons didn’t expect that a regular visit to his probation officer would end in his arrest, and the prospect of being sent to prison. After a life spent in and out of the criminal justice system, Simmons was employed and trying to avoid trouble. “When I came in they arrested me and told me that I was being charged with robbery, battery, and carjacking,” the 28-year-old told Wisconsin Examiner, recalling that day in April …

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