Michael T. Yokley Assistant Deputy Director for the Division of Statewide 9-1-1 | Official Website
Michael T. Yokley Assistant Deputy Director for the Division of Statewide 9-1-1 | Official Website
The Registry showed nine sexual offenders living in Washington County, compared to eight the month before. During this period, one offender left Washington County and two moved into the area.
Both of the offenders who moved to Washington County in January were sexual predators.
Sexual predators and child murderers remain on the registry for the rest of their lives.
The offenders moving into Washington County may have been recently convicted or moved from other cities in the US.
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.
| Offender | Title | Status | Crime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian W. Rogers | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Aggravated criminal sex abuse/victim 13-16 |
| Jerry L. Langa | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Criminal sexual assault/force |
| Joseph L. Perkins | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Predatory criminal sexual assault |
| Mario Cook | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Aggravated criminal sex abuse/victim 13-16 and Failure to report a change of address/employment |
| Mark G. Ratermann | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Criminal sexual assault |
| Richard W. Laird | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Criminal sexual assault/victim 13-17 |
| Roger Lee Kern | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Predatory criminal sexual assault and Violate sex offender registration |
| Ruby Hazel Roberts | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Aggravated criminal sexual abuse/victim 13-16 and Failure to report a change of address/employment |
| Scott A. McCoy | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Aggravated criminal sexual abuse/victim 13-16 |
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