Halloween Sex Offender Checks
Sheriff’s deputies in Boone and Cole counties conducted Halloween safety checks on registered sex offenders.
In Boone County, 32 offenders were checked October 31st. Nine were found potentially in violation, with five receiving violations and four cases still under investigation.
In Cole County, deputies checked 165 registered offenders. Sixteen were potentially non-compliant, and three people were arrested. Additional charges could follow after investigations are completed.
Missouri law requires registered sex offenders to avoid Halloween contact with children, stay inside from five to 10:30 p.m., and keep their exterior lights off after five.
