There is one sex offender registered in Benton County in July, compared to zero the month before.
The Registry shows this sex offender is not a sexual predator. In Minnesota, convicted predatory offenders also are subject to certain mandatory sentencing laws that are designed to minimize their chances to re-offend.
Minnesota legislation about sex offenders and predators is currently being evaluated and revised, such as if offenders with good behavior can be removed from the Registry.
Frequently updated information about sex offenders in Minnesota can be found online here.
Registered sex offenders in Benton County as of July
| Offender | Crime | Crime description |
|---|---|---|
| Harold Eugene Beals | Criminal sexual conduct in the first degree | Harold Beals engaged in sexual contact with a known female toddler and child on multiple occasions. Contact included sexual touching and penetration. Beals bound them on at least one occasion to gain compliance. |
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