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A convicted sex offender allegedly kept getting jobs around kids in Lee County
A WINK investigation says a registered sex offender repeatedly found work in family-heavy settings without proper reporting.
- When
- Tuesday, May 5, 2026
- Where
- Fort Myers and Cape Coral
- Official source
- WINK News
What happened?
WINK Investigates reports Douglas Ehmke is back in jail on new felony charges after allegedly hiding jobs that placed him around children in Lee County. Investigators say he worked at Castle Golf and previously umpired youth sports games involving very young kids. The case is raising sharper questions about background checks and how quickly employers catch registry issues.
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Source
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