3 Local Sex Offenders May Be Violating Registry: Kendall Sheriff

KENDALL COUNTY, IL — Three registered sexual offenders may be in violation of the Sex Offender Registry Act, investigators discovered during "Operation Trick or Treat 2."

Ahead of families and children taking to the town to trick-or-treat for Halloween, the Kendall County Sheriff's Office partnered with the United States Marshals Service for the operation, intended to keep sex offenders accountable.

"To make the Halloween season safer in these communities, operation personnel visit the registered sex offenders to ensure compliance, arrest non-compliant sex offenders, and open investigations when possible violations are identified," Deputy Dan Briars wrote in a news release.

In the Northern District of Illinois, which includes Kendall County, investigators attempted to contact 31 sex offenders. Of the 25 they connected with, three might be violating the Sex Offender Registration Act or the Violent Offender Against Youth Registration Act. Criminal investigations into the allegations are currently underway.

Four sex offenders were also arrested on outstanding warrants for failing to register, officials said.

"The Sheriff's Office is committed to the safety of all the residents of Kendall County," With Halloween upon us, this initiative will make the Halloween festivities safer and more enjoyable for everyone in our community. We can undertake initiatives like this because of our strong relationships with agencies like the US Marshals Service. These partnerships greatly enhance the effectiveness of these operations and are key to keeping our community safe."