Judge Issues Arrest Warrant for Rolex Augustin
The 32-year-old failed to appear for a scheduled status conference regarding an attempted election fraud charge.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Elections
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A Green Bay judge issued an arrest warrant for Rolex Augustin after the suspect failed to attend his scheduled court hearing. Augustin faces a misdemeanor charge of attempted election fraud connected to an incident at a ballot box.
Why it matters
The warrant follows legal proceedings stemming from a September incident where the suspect allegedly attempted to breach a secure ballot box. Officials confirm that while a seal was broken, no ballots were accessed or compromised during the event.
The court issued the warrant following a failure to appear for a status conference, an official record filing. This follows the single misdemeanor charge of attempted election fraud filed against the 32-year-old suspect.
The players
Rolex Augustin
He is a 32-year-old suspect charged with a misdemeanor count of attempted election fraud.
The details
Surveillance footage captured Augustin removing a security seal and tugging on a ballot box door at Green Bay City Hall. He allegedly claimed he sought arrest to facilitate his deportation to Haiti.
Timeline
September 21, 2026: The attempted ballot box entry occurred.
September 25, 2026: Augustin was charged with attempted election fraud.
September 30, 2026: Augustin was released from the Brown County Jail.
October 23, 2026: The court issued an arrest warrant for the suspect.
Political Context
This case follows the enforcement of Wisconsin state statutes regarding election security to protect the integrity of the voting process. Local authorities maintain strict protocols against ballot box interference to ensure no ballots are compromised.
The incident serves as a reminder of current security measures in place at city ballot boxes to protect resident votes. Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activity witnessed near public voting sites to local law enforcement.
The takeaway
Authorities reiterate that ballot boxes in the city remain secure despite the attempted breach of a seal. The legal process will continue to address the charges against the suspect following his eventual apprehension.
Further reading
For more information on local voting integrity, see Elections.
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