There are two sex offenders registered in Benton County in December 2022, compared to three the month 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 December 2022
| 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. |
| Demetris Leonardo Duncan | Criminal sexual conduct in the first degree | Demetris Duncan engaged in sexual contact with an unknown adult female. Contact included penetration. Duncan gained access by entering her residence without permission while she was sleeping. Force and a weapon were used to gain compliance. |
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