There were two sex offenders registered in Brown County as of the fourth quarter of 2023.
The Registry shows 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 to re-offend.
Minnesota legislation about sex offenders and predators is currently being evaluated and revised, such as if offenders with good behavior can be removed from the Registry.
Frequently updated information about sex offenders in Minnesota can be found online here.
Registered sex offenders in Brown County as of Q4 2023
| Offender | Crime | Crime description |
|---|---|---|
| Dino John Bastian | Criminal sexual conduct in the second degree | Dino Bastian engaged in sexual contact against a known, female child. Bastian used his relationship to gain and exploit access. He used manipulation and threats of violence to gain compliance. |
| Quintin Alexander Branch | Criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree, criminal sexual conduct in the second degree | As a teen, Quintin Branch engaged in separate incidents of sexual contact against two known, male children. Branch used relationships to attain and exploit unmonitored access. Branch used manipulation, coercion, and threats of violence to maintain control. |
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