Level 3 Sex Offender to Relocate to Cass Lake Area

Anthony James Wittner, 29, will move to the Cass Lake vicinity on April 17.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 9:54pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a pair of handcuffs against a stark, black background, creating a gritty, investigative aesthetic.The relocation of a high-risk sex offender raises concerns about public safety and the challenges of offender reintegration.Walker Today

The Cass County Sheriff's Office has announced that Anthony James Wittner, a Level 3 sex offender, will be relocating to the Cass Lake area on April 17. Wittner has served his sentence and is not currently wanted by the police, but the sheriff's office is required by law to inform the public of his release to enhance public safety and protection.

Why it matters

The relocation of a Level 3 sex offender, the highest risk category, is an important public safety issue that the community needs to be aware of. While offenders have the right to reintegrate into society after serving their sentences, the public also has a right to be informed about potentially dangerous individuals in their neighborhoods.

The details

Wittner was previously convicted of holding an unknown adult male and female against their will, accessing them under false pretenses and using force and severe bodily harm to maintain control. The Cass County Sheriff's Office is required by Minnesota state statute to inform the public of Wittner's release, but they cannot dictate where he resides, works or goes to school.

  • Wittner will relocate to the Cass Lake area on April 17, 2026.

The players

Anthony James Wittner

A 29-year-old Level 3 sex offender who will be moving to the Cass Lake area on April 17.

Cass County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency responsible for informing the public about Wittner's relocation in compliance with Minnesota state statute.

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What’s next

The Cass County Sheriff's Office will continue to monitor Wittner's activities and provide updates to the public as required by law.

The takeaway

This case highlights the challenges of balancing public safety with the reintegration of convicted offenders into communities. While informing the public is important, it's also crucial that offenders are not harassed or threatened, as that could undermine the ability of law enforcement to provide these notifications.