The Registry shows no new sex offenders living in Putnam County as of Jan. 19

Brendan F. Kelly Director of the Illinois State Police | Official Website

By Illinois Valley Times

Jan 28, 2025

The number of sex offenders living in Putnam County remained unchanged at six in the week ending Jan. 19 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

According to a 2024 study by SafeHome.org, Illinois ranks fifth in the total number of registered sex offenders, with more than 34,000 living in the state.

Nationally, the study found over 795,000 registered sex offenders in the U.S. as of August 2024 — an increase of approximately 8,000 compared to 2023.

Registered Sex Offenders in Putnam County as of Week Ending Jan. 19

Offender	Title	Status	Crime
Michael S. Swanson	Sexual Predator	Compliant	Aggravated criminal sexual abuse/victim 13-16 and Violate sex offender registration
William L. Grosenbach	Sexual Predator	Compliant	Aggravated criminal sexual abuse/victim 13-16
Edward Walter	Sexual Predator	Compliant	Aggravated criminal sexual abuse/victim <13
Nicholas M. Moriarty	Sexual Predator	Compliant	Child pornography/film/photos
Timothy M. Wallin	Sexual Predator	Compliant	Child pornography/film/tape/photo
Mathew W. Rideout	Sexual Predator	Compliant	Predatory criminal sexual assault