Sheriff's Office Partners w/US Marshal's Service on Sex Offender Compliance Detail

The operation began with a short briefing at the Sheriff's Office, where each member was assigned a partner for the duration of the detail. Each team was given a list of registered adult sex offenders, juvenile sex offenders, and violent offenders. The breakdown was: adult sex offenders 21, juvenile sex offenders 6, violent offenders 2.

During the operation,, the team was able to confirm, though direct contact or investigative techniques, the compliance of the offenders. Sex offenders are required by Illinois law to maintain a valid Illinois driver's license or a valid Illinois photo ID card, and report any change of address or employment. One individual, Johnny Gillespie, was found to be out of compliance with this particular law and was cited.

Three offenders have been flagged for additional investigation for violations of the Sex Offender Registration Act. The follow up and investigation into these offenders will be conducted by the State's Attorney's Investigator and the Effingham County Sheriff's Office.

Sheriff Dave Mahon thanked the US Marshal's Service and the State's Attorney's Office for assisting the Sheriff's Office with the detail. The sheriff said, "We are always pleased to partner with other law enforcement agencies and work for the good of Effingham County."