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Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Q4 2024: 7 registered sex offenders living in Steele County

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The population of registered sex offenders in Steele County remained unchanged in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter, according to the Minnesota Public Registrant Search.

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.

Registered Sex Offenders in Steele County as of Q4 2024
OffenderCrimeCrime description
Phillip Louis DavisCriminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree, criminal sexual conduct in the first degreeOffender has a history of sexual contact with minor male and female victims (age 2-15). Contact included penetration. Offender was known to victims.
Kyle Mitchell HoodCriminal sexual conduct in the third degree (2 counts) Kyle Hood has a history of engaging in sexual contact with known female teenagers. Contact included penetration. Hood used force and restraint to gain compliance.
Sean Patrick McKeeCriminal sexual conduct in the third degreeSean Mckee engaged in sexual contact with a known, teenage female on multiple occasions. Contact included penetration. Mckee used attention and affection to attain and exploit unmonitored access.
Richard Dean Paquin IICriminal sexual conduct in the first degree, criminal sexual conduct in the third degreeRichard Paquin engaged in sexual conduct and contact with a known male child on multiple occasions over an extended period of time. Conduct included showing victim pornographic material. Contact included sexual touching and penetration. Paquin provided him with intoxicants.
Benjamin Robert DrabekCriminal sexual conduct in the third degreeBenjamin Drabek engaged in sexual contact with a known, teen-aged female. Contact included penetration. Drabeck used attention and affection to attain and exploit unmonitored contact.
Benny LedesmaCriminal sexual conduct in the second degree, false imprisonmentBenny Ledesma engaged in sexual contact with an unknown female teenager and held her against her will. Contact included sexual touching. Ledesma gained access to victim by approaching her in a public setting and grabbing her by the neck. Ledesma also robbed victim.
Justin Wayne FischerCriminal sexual conduct in the second degreeJustin Fischer engaged in sexual contact with a known female child. Contact included penetration. Fischer used his established relationship of trust to attain and exploit unmonitored access. He used attention and affection in an effort to maintain control.

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