STEPHENSON — At 10 a.m. Thursday, coordinated service team detectives and deputies in the city of Stephenson took a man into custody for alleged sex crimes.

This arrest is part of an investigation started in Daggett Township in 2025. After reviewing the investigation, the Menominee County Prosecutor’s Office issued warrants that led to the arrest.

Jamil Gomez-Castro, 30, of Stephenson was arraigned in 95A District Court on Friday on two counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor in the third degree. Gomez-Castro remains in custody at the Menominee County Jail on a $25,000 cash/surety bond.

Sheriff Derrin Kudwa of the Menominee County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with information to contact the Menominee County Sheriff’s Office at 906-863-4441. Those looking to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers serving Marinette and Menominee Counties at www.mmcrimestoppers.com.

Annie Lippert can be reached at 906-228-2500, extension 550. Her email address is alippert@miningjournal.net.