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Roseau County is home to 1 registered sex offender in August

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There was no change in the number of registered sex offenders living in Roseau County in August compared to the previous month, according to the Minnesota Public Registrant Search.

As of August, 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.

As of August 2024, there were 18,877 registered sex offenders living in Minnesota. This translates to roughly 331 offenders per 100,000 residents.

Frequently updated information about sex offenders in Minnesota can be found online here.

Registered Sex Offenders in Roseau County as of August
OffenderCrimeCrime description
Rorie Alyn CopelandCriminal sexual conduct in the third degreeRorie Copeland engaged in sexual contact with a known, teen-aged female. Contact included penetration. Copeland established a relationship of trust through the use of attention and affection. He then used that relationship to gain and exploit unmonitored contact.

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