A Cherokee Village woman has been arrested and formally charged in Fulton County for failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements tied to her prior conviction, according to authorities.
Madelyn Heather Uribe, 51, was taken into custody by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, Nov. 12. She faces charges of Failure to Register and Failure to Comply with Conditions. Court documents indicate that Uribe, a Level 2 sex offender classified as a moderate risk, did not register her Hardy-based business in Sharp County or update her driver’s license to reflect an Arkansas address, both of which are conditions of her registration.
Uribe was released on a $5,000 cash or professional bond within two hours of her arrest, according to Fulton County officials. She is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, Nov. 16, for further proceedings.
This development comes following an investigation that began in Sharp County. Sheriff Shane Russell of Sharp County publicly addressed questions about why Uribe did not appear on the county’s Halloween “Do Not Trick-Or-Treat” list of registered sex offenders. In a social media post earlier this month, Sheriff Russell clarified that Uribe was registered in Fulton County, not Sharp County, and was therefore not included on the list.
During the review, Sheriff Russell discovered inconsistencies in Uribe’s compliance. Further investigation revealed that Uribe's failure to register her business and update her driver’s license violated her legal obligations. Sheriff Russell notified Fulton County Sheriff Jake Smith of the findings and pledged to assist in resolving the matter.
Uribe's legal case is ongoing, and additional information will be made available as the court proceedings unfold.