As of September, one sex offender was living in the county.
The Registry shows this sex offender is not a sexual predator.
In Minnesota, people convicted of sex-related crimes are required to register as predatory offenders. The registration period usually lasts 10 years from sentencing, release, or the end of supervision, but in serious cases, such as repeat offenses or first-degree criminal sexual conduct, it can extend to lifetime registration.
Minnesota spends over $100 million annually on its Sex Offense Civil Commitment (SOCC) program, designed to prevent sex offender recidivism, according to a study by the Sex Offense Litigation and Policy Resource Center.
A SafeHome.org study found that the number of registered sex offenders in the U.S. rose to more than 795,000 as of August 2024, an increase of about 8,000 from 2023.
Frequently updated information about sex offenders in Minnesota can be found online here.
| Offender | Crime | Crime description |
|---|---|---|
| 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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