Sex Offender Moves Into New Neighborhood In Itasca Co.

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Sex Offender Moves Into New Neighborhood In Itasca Co.

By KBJR News 1

Story Published: Oct 14, 2009 at 9:02 PM CST

Story Updated: Oct 14, 2009 at 9:02 PM CST

Authorities are alerting residents in Pengilly, Minnesota about a convicted sexual and predatory offender is moving into town.

27 year old Brian Martin is a level three Predatory Offender, who has a history of sexual solicitation conduct with girls between the ages of thirteen and 15.

The Itasca County Sheriff's Department will hold a community meeting on Monday regarding the move.

The meeting will be at 7pm at the Pengilly Community Center.

Tuesday, Oct 27 at 4:34 PM justice t buford wrote ...

lets open our hearts and minds and our 30-06 if he gets out of his home

Friday, Oct 16 at 8:11 PM Another Anon wrote ...

Nope, the 5% rate is not skewed. It is exactly correct. And the recidivism rate is even lower for offenders who have been through treatment. The reason they are locked up and not released is because of money. Warren Maas and Eric Janus, from William Mitchell College, have been fighting the civil commitment process for years. These are experts in the field. I would trust their findings before I would listen to any one else.

Friday, Oct 16 at 7:35 PM Anon wrote ...

Perhaps that statistic stated below is so low, because there is a Sex Offender "Treatment Hospital" in Moose Lake and St. Peter where HUNDREDS of repeat sex offenders reside, because they cannot be released back into the community because of the high rate of recidivism. I think that 5% may be skewed. Or, if they really are that safe, why are there hundreds of them that have been locked up to be never let out again???

Friday, Oct 16 at 12:30 PM MG wrote ...

Matthew 7, 2-3--For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. 3 “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?

Friday, Oct 16 at 12:19 PM MG wrote ...

Offenders thrive on secrecy. Community notification elliminates that. They are released because they served the time mandated them. Level 3 offenders are not permitted to live within close proximity of schools and I would let one live with me because I would know and knowledge is the best defense

Friday, Oct 16 at 8:25 AM Quote all the statistics wrote ...

you want but a sex offender is still a pervert. When law enforcement needs to use the term "preadtory offender" who has a history etc. I don't want them in my neighborhood. Maybe you have a spare room at your house Sam.

Friday, Oct 16 at 7:54 AM Kate wrote ...

Who ever said they are living near kids and schools. And do you want to tell us where there aren't kids and schools?

Thursday, Oct 15 at 12:15 PM anonymous wrote ...

why the hell would they let someone like that live near kids and schools...wat is this world comin to...

Thursday, Oct 15 at 12:09 PM Sam Caldwell wrote ...

According to US Department of Justice statistics, only 5% of sex offenders released in 1994 were returned to prison for a new sex crime. (2) Accourding to the California Attorney General's office, "90% of child victims know their offender, with almost half of the offenders being a family member. Of sexual assaults against people age 12 and up, approximately 80% of the victims know the offender." (3) Research indicates most sex offenses are committed by FIRST TIME OFFENDERS

Thursday, Oct 15 at 8:10 AM fed up wrote ...

Why dont they just send the people to the judges neighborhood

Wednesday, Oct 14 at 9:17 PM Anonymous wrote ...

why do they let these people out of jail again?

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