There was no change in the number of registered sex offenders living in Wadena County in January compared to the previous month, according to the Minnesota Public Registrant Search.
As of January, two 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Austin Sharp | Criminal sexual conduct in the third degree | In 2007 Christopher Sharp engaged in sexual contact against a known female teen. Contact included penetration. Sharp used an established relationship of trust to attain and exploit unmonitored access with the victim. He used force to gain control. |
| Davis Earl Whitaker | Criminal sexual conduct in the third degree | Davis Whitaker engaged in sexual contact against a known teenaged female. Contact included penetration. Whitaker accessed the victim by entering her home asking for assistance. He maintained control through physical force. |
Information in this story was obtained from the Minnesota Public Registrant Search. The source data can be found here.
