Number of sex offenders living in Moorhead remains at 3 in April
As of April, three 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Danny Fitzgerald Coleman | Criminal sexual conduct in the first degree | In 2003 Danny Fitzgerald engaged in sexual contact against an unknown female teen. Contact included penetration. Coleman accessed the victim by knocking on her door and forcing entry when she answered. Force and threats of significant harm were used to maintain control. |
| David Mark Harmer | Sex offense, non-mn statute | In 1990, David Harmer engaged in sexual contact against an unknown female teen. Contact included penetration. Harmer gained access to the victim meeting that day while at a social gathering. He took advantage of the victim's sleeping state initially. Harmer then used a weapon after she awoke and threats of violence in order to maintain control. |
| Leo Leonard Morin | Criminal sexual conduct in the first degree, criminal sexual conduct in the second degree, kidnapping | Leo Morin has a history of engaging in sexual contact against known female children. Contact has included touch and penetration. Morin used his positions of authority to gain access and exploit unmonitored contact with the victims. |
Information in this article was obtained from the Minnesota Public Registrant Search. The source data can be found here.