The Baxter County Sheriff's Office has announced that a level 3 sex offender, considered at high risk to re-offend, has registered his address in Baxter County following his release from the Arkansas Division of Correction.
The individual, convicted of Sexual Assault in the Second Degree on July 27, 2017, engaged in forced sexual contact with a 14-year-old female stranger. He is now residing at 81 County Road 161 in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
Authorities confirm that the offender is not currently wanted by law enforcement. This notification is part of the Sheriff's Office’s standard public safety measures and is intended to keep the community informed. Officials emphasized that the notification is not meant to incite fear but to enhance public safety through awareness.
The Sheriff's Office further warns that using this information to threaten, intimidate, or harass registered sex offenders is illegal and will not be tolerated, as such actions could jeopardize law enforcement's ability to notify the community about offenders.
For more information or concerns, the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office can be contacted directly.