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11-08-2005, 8:18pm
Police Lose Track Of 2,400 Sex Offenders
Offenders Could Face Charges For Failing To Report Address
POSTED: 2:34 pm EST November 8, 2005
LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan police don't know the whereabouts of more than 2,400 convicted sex offenders.
Another 6,000 may or may not be staying where police think they do.
The offenders are listed on a state registry so residents can keep tabs on sex offenders in their neighborhoods. The offenders could face additional charges for failing to call in their new addresses within 10 days.
By law, people convicted on sex-related felony charges must confirm their addresses four times a year. Those who committed misdemeanor offenses must report once a year.
Most of those listed on the registry are required to report to local police for 25 years.
Copyright 2005 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/5279988/detail.html
Offenders Could Face Charges For Failing To Report Address
POSTED: 2:34 pm EST November 8, 2005
LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan police don't know the whereabouts of more than 2,400 convicted sex offenders.
Another 6,000 may or may not be staying where police think they do.
The offenders are listed on a state registry so residents can keep tabs on sex offenders in their neighborhoods. The offenders could face additional charges for failing to call in their new addresses within 10 days.
By law, people convicted on sex-related felony charges must confirm their addresses four times a year. Those who committed misdemeanor offenses must report once a year.
Most of those listed on the registry are required to report to local police for 25 years.
Copyright 2005 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/5279988/detail.html