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Washington County is home to three registered sex offenders in Q4 2022

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There was the same number of registered sex offenders living in Washington County in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to the previous quarter, according to the Minnesota Public Registrant Search.

There are three sex offenders registered in Washington County in the fourth quarter of 2022.

The Registry shows none of these sex offenders are sexual predators. In Minnesota, convicted predatory offenders also are subject to certain mandatory sentencing laws that are designed to minimize their chances to re-offend.

Minnesota legislation about sex offenders and predators is currently being evaluated and revised, such as if offenders with good behavior can be removed from the Registry.

Frequently updated information about sex offenders in Minnesota can be found online here.

Registered sex offenders in Washington County as of Q4 2022
OffenderCrimeCrime description
David Murray WoodwardCriminal sexual conduct in the first degree, criminal sexual conduct in the third degree, use of minors in sexual performance prohibitedDavid Woodward physically assaulted and engaged in sexual contact with a known adult female. Contact included penetration. Woodward used force and threats to gain compliance. Woodward also engaged in sexual contact with a known female teenager. Contact included penetration.
Walter Scott RuddCriminal sexual conduct in the fourth degreeWalter Rudd has a history of engaging in sexual contact with known male children and adults. Contact included sexual touching and penetration. Rudd has taken advantage of one male's vulnerable state to gain compliance.
Joshua Vernon RegerPossession of pornographic work involving minorsJoshua Reger was found in possession of child pornography.

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