Committee denies offender-residency appeal for Giovanni Re Ortiz

Oct 13, 2026

The Public Safety Committee voted unanimously to deny an offender-residency board appeal for Giovanni Re Ortiz after police testified the applicant is homeless, lacks Manitowoc community ties and violated placement restrictions by going near the victim's residence.

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The Manitowoc Public Safety Committee unanimously denied an offender-residency board appeal from Giovanni Re Ortiz during its October meeting. Police told the committee the applicant is homeless, has no community ties in Manitowoc and submitted an incomplete appeal.

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