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 Otter Tail County as of Q4 2024
| Offender | Crime | Crime description |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Joseph Arnett | Predatory offense, Non-MN Statute, criminal sexual conduct in the second degree | Robert Arnett has a history of engaging in sexual contact against a known female child and a known female teen. Contact included penetration. With each victim Arnett used his established relationship of trust to attain and exploit unmonitored contact. He used manipulation and coercion in an effort to maintain control. |
| George Joseph Hecker | Criminal sexual conduct in the third degree, criminal sexual conduct in the second degree, possession of pornographic work involving minors | George Hecker engaged in separate incidents of sexual contact with a known, teen-aged female. Contact included penetration. He used attention and affection to attain and exploit unmonitored access. Hecker was later found to be in possession of child sexual abuse images. |
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