May: 2 registered sex offenders living in Golden Valley
As of May, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| James Allen Barber | Criminal sexual conduct in the second degree | In 1991 James Barber engaged in separate incidents of sexual contact over a period of time against a known, female child. Contact included penetration. Barber used his significant relationship of trust to exploit unmonitored contact with the victim. He used coercion and manipulation in an effort to maintain control. |
| Tony Joseph Kostek | Criminal sexual conduct in the third degree (2 counts) | Tony Kostek has a history of sexual contact against known female teenagers. Contact has included penetration. Kostek has used force and taken advantage of one victim's vulnerable state to gain control. |
Information in this article was obtained from the Minnesota Public Registrant Search. The source data can be found here.