Three Branson area sex offenders were found to be non-compliant during a random compliance check on Halloween night.
On Saturday, Oct. 31, officers with the Branson Police Department conducted 35 random sex offender compliance checks. Out of the 35 checks conducted, the department reported 32 offenders were found to be complaint with the law, while three offenders were discovered to be non-compliant.
Missouri Law, RSMo. 589.426, requires registered sex offenders to remain in their residence or be at their place of employment between the hours of 5 and 10:30 p.m. on Halloween night. During this time period, registered offenders are required to leave all outside residential lighting off and avoid all Halloween-related contact with children, according to the Branson Police Department.
The names of the three non-compliant sex offenders have not been released as of press time. Investigations are on-going and charges have or will be forwarded to the Taney County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for review, according to the department.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol Sex Offender Registry can be viewed here.
