There are two sex offenders registered in Benton County in the third quarter of 2022, compared to zero the quarter before.
The Registry shows none of these sex offenders are sexual predators. 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 Q3
| 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. |
| Steven Lee Odelius | Criminal sexual conduct in the second degree, criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree | Steven Odelius engaged in sexual contact against two unknown male children. Contact included sexual touching. Odelius gained access by approaching them in a public place. Odelius used manipulation to gain compliance. |
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