Came home tonight and found a flyer stuck in my door

[milestogo]

giving notice that a sex offender is going to move in 3 doors down. Someone who has been convicted and served time for a sex crime against a child.

That's all I know.

I don't have children, but there are lots of children on my street and some in that building.

My head says that this person has served his time and has the right to live where he wants to. But I feel ill at ease knowing that someone with that history is going to be a few doors down. Reoffending is not unusual.

Anyone have experience with this?

[angstlessk]

1. Check it out...it could be consesual sex between a 16 year old and an 18 year old

BUT check it out to make sure!

[milestogo]

2. How do I check it out?

I have his name.

[angstlessk]

4. GOOGLE his name

[angstlessk]

5. Google sex crimes listings in your area!

Google the hell out of who he is!

[pkdu]

7. On here..

https://www.nsopw.gov


or your state may have its own one

[milestogo]

9. Thanks.

Convicted in 1995. Charged with 21 counts, 9 dismissed.

2nd Degree Sexual Assault Of Child

Sexual Exploitation-child

Child Enticement

Expose Child Harmful Mat

Possession Of Child Pornography

Victims were adolescent boys - more than one apparently. Not sure what he's been doing since then. I'm glad we got the warning.

[Laffy Kat]

12. He sounds like a major sleaze.

You may find some comfort that it didn't specify "violent" sexual assault. I don't know. Just hope to god he's not or wasn't a teacher/coach.

[angstlessk]

3. The flyer should have given you info on a link to local listing

if not look it up on your computer.

[nadine_mn]

6. I'd be more afraid of the guy living down the street who hasn't been caught

At least this guy is known to authorities (and his type of crime/victim) and they have an awareness.

Statistically I am living next to a few sexual predators who have not been caught and could be even more dangerous.

Unfortunately that is the world we live in

[Boxerfan]

8. A scarlet letter by another name...

I do not condone the behavior a offender did but I have a problem with the whole neighborhood being alerted. Is this mandatory or a over zealous thought police type.

There is a rationale I'd follow. Not my business as are any of my other neighbors secrets. If it affects me directly there I get involved. Otherwise-ignore is the best option.

But to demonize a person who has done their time is wrong. repeat or risky offenders need monitoring.

But getting neighbors 'involved" is not a good idea.

IMHO.

[Comatose Sphagetti]

10. This

[milestogo]

11. The memo is from the police

It states: "His criminal history places him in a classification level which reflects the potential to re-offend." I would guess that is based on statistics regarding this type of offender.

So I am thankful for the notification.

[Yo_Mama]

15. This arises out of public outrage over reoffenders of whom they were not aware.

One presumes parents/guardians in the area are vigilant and give their children careful instructions.

Unfortunately, there have been multiple cases of individuals with such a bent reoffending, and this is done as a balance between protection of the public and the individual's right to reenter society.

[Generic Brad]

13. I do not have experience at being a sex offender

[a kennedy]

14. Are they, sex offenders EVER rehabilitated?? Don't think so.....so, what's the plan??

Have everyone in your neighborhood BE AWARE OF ALL THAT GOES ON. good luck.

[pinboy3niner]

16. The notorious 'pillowcase rapist' was released to our valley

Considered very dangerous and was on the registry, so his presence was well known and his home was constantly surrounded by protesters. Eventually he was ordered back to a hospital for violating terms of release.

‘Pillowcase rapist’ thrown back into mental hospital for violating terms of release
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/pillowcase-rapist-thrown-back-mental-hospital-article-1.2945908

[Blue_true]

17. Do an investigation. The person could have been convicted of

Statue rape where the sex partner was under the state age of consent, even if it was a day under. Unforgivable, but if the person has no other record, there may be no risk.

[pinboy3niner]

18. OMG, not even the statues are safe!

[Maru Kitteh]

19. Well PB3N, some of them are kinda purrty.

[jack69]

20. Been to a bunch of those meetings. They are just informative, usually.

Quit going to them. Public has no or very little say.

[Blue Idaho]

21. Checking a state registry can be a real eye opener.

I did that on a whim a few years back and there were sex offenders on almost every block in my part of our tiny little town. Boy was I shocked! I like to think that everyone is capable of change - and rehabilitation but sadly that doesn't seem to be the case for many sex offenders. Being armed with information may be the best defense...