Dakota Times

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

As of August, three sex offenders were living in the county.

The Registry shows none of these sex offenders are sexual predators.

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.

Offender	Crime	Crime description
David Anthony Jones	Criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree, criminal sexual conduct in the third degree	David Jones has a history of sexual contact against known female teens. Contact included penetration. Jones used his established relationships of trust with the victims to attain and exploit unmonitored access. He used coercion, manipulation, and force in his efforts to maintain control.
Gregory Eugene Ward	Criminal sexual conduct in the second degree	Gregory Ward engaged in repeated incidents of sexual contact against a known female child. Contact included touch. Ward used his established relationship of trust to attain and exploit unmonitored access with the victim. At age 20, Ward engaged in sexual contact against an unknown female adult. Contact included touch. He accessed the victim as she road bike along a trail. He used force in his effort to gain control. Additionally, Ward has a history of indecent exposure.
William Albert Kibble Jr.	False imprisonment, criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree	William Kibble engaged in domestic assault against a known adult female, holding her against her will. He engaged in sexual contact against a known, adult female, holding her against her will. Kibble used his relationships to gain access. He used a weapon, force and threats of violence to gain compliance.