There are two sex offenders registered in Benton County in the second quarter of 2023.
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 Q2
| Offender | Crime | Crime description |
|---|---|---|
| Brent Christopher Rahm | Criminal sexual conduct in the third degree (2 counts), criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree (2 counts) | Brent Rahm has a history of engaging in sexual contact against previously unknown female teenagers. Contact has included sexual touching and penetration. Rahm has gained access by meeting them online and has used force to gain compliance. |
| 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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