Colonel Kelly J. Walter Chief of Staff of Illinois State Police | Official Website
Colonel Kelly J. Walter Chief of Staff of Illinois State Police | 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 Christian County as of Week Ending Dec. 8
| Offender | Title | Status | Crime |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Lee Krouse | Non-verified Child Sex Offender | Compliant | Child sex offender present in a school zone, Criminal sexual abuse/vic 13-17, Fail to report weekly/no fixed address/2nd and Violate sex offender registration |
| Trent A. Lebon | Non-verified Child Sex Offender | Compliant | Criminal sexual abuse/victim cant consent and Fail to report weekly/no fixed address |
| Brandon P. Bracco | Non-verified Child Sex Offender | Compliant | Criminal sexual abuse/victim vic 9-16 |
| James M. Pope | Non-verified Child Sex Offender | Non-Compliant | Criminal sexual abuse/victim vic 9-16 and Violate sex offender registration |
| Jeffery S. Westenhaver | Non-verified Child Sex Offender | Compliant | Indecent solicitation of a child |
| Blake A. Griffin | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Aggravated criminal sex abuse/bodily harm |
| Jesse O. Hedden | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Aggravated criminal sex abuse/bodily harm, Failure to report a change of address/employment and Violate sex offender registration |
| Steve Rigney | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Aggravated criminal sex abuse/bodily harm |
| Bruce Allen Secord | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Aggravated criminal sex abuse/victim 13-16 |
| Charles R. Carrell | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Aggravated criminal sex abuse/victim 13-16 |
| Shawn E. Carey | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Aggravated criminal sex abuse/victim 13-16 and Aggravated criminal sexual abuse/victim 13-16 |
| Thomas E. Sidlo | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Aggravated criminal sex abuse/victim 13-16 |
| Arin L. Stillwell | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Aggravated criminal sexual abuse/victim 13-16 |
| Brandon S. Keppler | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Aggravated criminal sexual abuse/victim 13-16 |
| Christopher C. Sprinkel | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Aggravated criminal sexual abuse/victim 13-16 |
| Henry Joseph Polach | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Aggravated criminal sexual abuse/victim 13-16 |
| Justin M. Bright | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Aggravated criminal sexual abuse/victim 13-16 |
| Kevin A. Smith | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Aggravated criminal sexual abuse/victim 13-16 and Indecent solicitation of a child |
| Kyle N. Pruett | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Aggravated criminal sexual abuse/victim 13-16 |
| Michael W. Pugsley | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Aggravated criminal sexual abuse/victim 13-16 |
| Neil R. Hall | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Aggravated criminal sexual abuse/victim 13-16 |
| Nicholas A. Lamar | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Aggravated criminal sexual abuse/victim 13-16 and Attempt |
| Ryan James Durbin | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Aggravated criminal sexual abuse/victim 13-16 and Aggravated criminal sexual abuse/victim <13 |
| Shannon L. Bitter | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Aggravated criminal sexual abuse/victim 13-16 |
| Stephen D. Peel | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Aggravated criminal sexual abuse/victim 13-16 and Aggravated criminal sexual abuse/victim <9 |
| Tyler L. Neer | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Aggravated criminal sexual abuse/victim 13-16 |
| Drew A. Barringer | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Aggravated criminal sexual abuse/victim <13 |
| Shane R. Perry | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Aggravated criminal sexual abuse/victim <13 |
| Charles W. Davis | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Aggravated criminal sexual assault/weapon |
| Nathaniel W. Baker | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Child pornography |
| Bradley E. Martin | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Child pornography/film/photos |
| Ian Gregory Wilson | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Child pornography/film/tape/photo |
| John L. Hott | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Criminal sexual assault |
| Nicholas R. Goacher | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Criminal sexual assault |
| Jerry L. Burton | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Criminal sexual assault/force and Failure to report a change of address/employment |
| Jackie J. Martin | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Criminal sexual assault/victim 13-17/2nd |
| James D. Bishop | Sexual Predator | Compliant | Predatory criminal sexual assault |
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