A Rock County man has been formally charged in connection with the death of a 14-year-old boy. According to online court records from Rock County, 20-year-old Javarius L. Beasley faces one count of first-degree intentional homicide.
The criminal complaint, filed on March 21, 2026, alleges the incident occurred on March 19. The victim has been identified by authorities as 14-year-old Sir V. B. Smith of Janesville.
Law enforcement responded to a report of a deceased male at a residence on Kellogg Avenue in Janesville. The investigation led to the arrest of Beasley. The complaint details that the suspect and victim were known to each other.
Beasley made his initial court appearance on March 21, where a cash bond was set at $1 million. He remains in custody at the Rock County Jail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 3, 2026.
