There were three sex offenders registered in Goodhue County as of the fourth quarter of 2023.
The Registry shows one of these sex offender is 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 Goodhue County as of Q4 2023
| Offender | Crime | Crime description |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Keith Halpaus | Criminal sexual conduct in the second degree | Brian Halpaus engaged in sexual contact with a known female child. Contact included sexual touching and penetration. Force and threats were used to gain compliance. |
| Jacob David Szok | Criminal sexual conduct in the third degree | Jacob Szok has a history of engaging in sexual contact with known female teenagers. Contact included sexual touching and penetration. |
| Steven Michael Kinford | Predatory offenses, non-MN statutes | Steven Kinford has a history of sexual contact with known female children and teenagers. Contact has included sexual touching and penetration. Kinford used attention and affection to attain and exploit unmonitored contact. |
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