Blaine is home to 2 registered sex offenders in April
As of April, two sex offenders were living in the city.
The Registry shows none of these sex offenders are sexual predators.
In Minnesota, people convicted of sex-related crimes are required to register as predatory offenders. The registration period usually lasts 10 years from sentencing, release, or the end of supervision, but in serious cases, such as repeat offenses or first-degree criminal sexual conduct, it can extend to lifetime registration.
Minnesota spends over $100 million annually on its Sex Offense Civil Commitment (SOCC) program, designed to prevent sex offender recidivism, according to a study by the Sex Offense Litigation and Policy Resource Center.
A SafeHome.org study found that the number of registered sex offenders in the U.S. rose to more than 795,000 as of August 2024, an increase of about 8,000 from 2023.
Frequently updated information about sex offenders in Minnesota can be found online here.
| Offender | Crime | Crime description |
|---|---|---|
| Belford William Reitz | Criminal sexual conduct in the second degree, criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree | Belford Reitz has a history of sexual contact against known male and female children and teens. Contact has included touch and penetration. Reitz used his varied relationships of trust to attain and exploit unmonitored access with the victims'. He used manipulation and coercion in his efforts to maintain control. |
| Walter Brown | Criminal sexual conduct in the first degree, kidnapping | Walter Brown engaged in sexual contact against a known adult female and forced her to accompany him to another location. Contact included penetration. Brown accessed the victim by entering her home without permission. He used force, a weapon, threats of significant harm, and an accomplice in order to maintain control. |
Information in this article was obtained from the Minnesota Public Registrant Search. The source data can be found here.