Chisholm 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Allen Gatchell | Criminal sexual conduct in the first degree, criminal sexual conduct in the second degree | Joseph Gatchell engaged in separate incidents of sexual contact and conduct against known female children and a teen. He established and used his relationships of trust with each victim to attain and exploit unmonitored contact. He used coercion and kindness in an effort to maintain control. |
| Thomas Kenneth Galatz | Criminal sexual conduct in the second degree (2 counts), solicitation of children to engage in sexual conduct and communication of sexually explicit materials to children, criminal sexual conduct in the third degree | Thomas Galatz has a history of sexual conduct and contact against known female children and teens. Conduct has included engaging in sexually explicit conversations, exposing, and solicitation. Contact has included sexual touch and penetration. Galatz used his relationships of trust to attain and exploit unmonitored access with the victims. He used kindness and attention in his efforts to maintain control. |
Information in this article was obtained from the Minnesota Public Registrant Search. The source data can be found here.