Captain Joshua Ward Commander for the Division of the Academy and Training | Official Website
Captain Joshua Ward Commander for the Division of the Academy and Training | Official Website
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 March 9
| 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 |
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