The Registry shows that 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 of re-offend.
According to a study by SafeHome.org, 18,877 registered sex offenders were living in the state as of August 2024. This translates to roughly 331 offenders per 100,000 residents.
Another study by the Sex Offense Litigation and Policy Resource Center revealed that Minnesota spends over $100 million annually on the Sex Offense Civil Commitment (SOCC) program, which primarily aims to prevent recidivism among sex offenders in the state.
Frequently updated information about sex offenders in Minnesota can be found online here.
| Offender | Crime | Crime description |
|---|---|---|
| David Murray Woodward | Criminal sexual conduct in the first degree, criminal sexual conduct in the third degree, use of minors in sexual performance prohibited | David 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 Rudd | Criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree | Walter 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 Reger | Possession of pornographic work involving minors | Joshua Reger was found in possession of child pornography. |
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