The Registry shows that 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 of re-offend.
According to a study by SafeHome.org, 18,877 registered sex offenders were living in the state as of August 2024. This translates to roughly 331 offenders per 100,000 residents.
Another study by the Sex Offense Litigation and Policy Resource Center revealed that Minnesota spends over $100 million annually on the Sex Offense Civil Commitment (SOCC) program, which primarily aims to prevent recidivism among sex offenders in the state.
Frequently updated information about sex offenders in Minnesota can be found online here.
Registered Sex Offenders in Goodhue County as of Q4 2024
| 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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