The Registry shows that none of these sex offenders are sexual predators. 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.
| Offender | Crime | Crime description |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Jerome Buckanaga Jr. | Criminal sexual conduct in the third degree | Michael Buckanaga Jr. engaged in sexual contact against an unknown teenaged victim. Contact included penetration. Buckanaga gained access by approaching the victim in a public place and asking to use her phone. Once isolated, force was used to gain control. |
| Joseph Terrance Brown | Criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree | Joseph Brown engaged in sexual contact with a known teenage female. Contact included sexual touching and penetration. |
Alerts Sign-up