In November 2025 the Green County Sheriff’s Office received information regarding incidents of Repeated Child Sexual Assaults reported to have taken place within rural Green County in the Town of Spring Grove years prior.
Due to the nature of the alleged crimes, the Green County Sheriff’s Office Detective Division was assigned to conduct further investigation. The Green County Sheriff’s Office collaborated with Green County Human Services to conduct a joint investigation which included utilizing the Child Advocacy Center in Green County to assist in forensic interview(s).
As the investigation continued, Green County Law Enforcement developed probable cause to support the arrest of STEVEN ARTHUR RAY MALCOOK, 47, of rural Brodhead, WI for child sex crimes.
Members of the Green County Sheriff’s Office arrested MALCOOK in the City of Monroe, WI on the morning of Thursday, February 5, 2026. Following his arrest, MALCOOK was transported to the Green County Jail where he was held without bond pending the official issuance of criminal charges and an initial appearance in Green County Circuit Court.
On Monday, February 9, 2026 criminal charges were officially issued against STEVEN MALCOOK under Green County CCAP case number 2026CF21 in which he was charged with one count of Repeated Sexual Assault of Same Child (At Least 3 Violations of 1st Degree Sexual Assault) contrary to Wisconsin State Statute 948.025 (1)(b) (This is a Class B Felony), one count of Child Enticement - Sexual Contact, contrary to Wisconsin State Statute 948.07(1) (This is a Class D Felony), and one count of 1st Degree Child Sex Assault - Sexual Contact or Sexual Intercourse w/ Person under Age of 13, contrary to Wisconsin State Statute 948.02(1)(e) (This is a Class B Felony).
Court records note (CCAP) that MALCOOK appeared in Green County Circuit Court for an initial appearance on the afternoon of Tuesday, February 10, 2026. During court a combination cash bond ($50,000) and signature bond ($200,000) was imposed. At the time of this release - MALCOOK remains in the custody of the Green County Sheriff’s Office. This investigation remains active and no further press releases are planned. The attached image was captured at the time of MALCOOK’s booking at the Green County Jail.
Additional information can be found on the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access Page (CCAP). https://www.wicourts.gov/
Pursuant to the directive of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, as found in Supreme Court Rule 20:3.6, Trial Publicity, you are advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Submitted by:
Sheriff Cody Kanable