Two Rivers haunted house Scare USA closes after owner arrested on suspicion of child sexual assault

MANITOWOC — The owner of a Two Rivers haunted house attraction was arrested last week on suspicion of sexually assaulting a minor.

According to the Two Rivers Police Department, the 37-year-old man was arrested Thursday and is being held at Manitowoc County Jail.

Charges of repeated second-degree sexual assault of a child, exposing genitals or pubic area to a child and two counts of child enticement were referred to the Manitowoc County District Attorney's Office. Those charges have not yet been filed in CCAP, Wisconsin's online circuit courts directory.

A news release from the Two Rivers Police Department Oct. 13 said anyone with information can contact detectives at 920-686-7200.

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The man owns and operates Scare USA in Two Rivers, an award-winning haunted house attraction.

Oct. 13, Scare USA posted on its Facebook Page the attraction would be closed "due to unforeseen circumstances."

"The well-being and satisfaction of our patrons have always been our top priority," the post said.

The Herald Times Reporter does not publish the names of suspects until they have been charged with a crime in court.

Alisa M. Schafer is a reporter for the Herald Times Reporter in Manitowoc. She can be reached by email at aschafer@gannett.com.

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