Three people were arrested after a Sex Offender compliance check in La Porte County.
On Tuesday the LCSO coordinated a compliance check of a selected group of registered Sex Offenders across La Porte County. Agency personnel from the Criminal Investigations Division, Warrants Division, along with assistance from members of the Fugitive Apprehension Street Team and La Porte County Drug Task Force, participated in the operation.
The unannounced check of 44 Sex Offenders deemed all of them compliant with their information on the Sex and Violent Offender Registry. As the checks were being completed, personnel also located three wanted subjects. Those arrested were the following:
• Briene A. Henderson – Failure to Comply (Armed Robbery), L3 Felony
• Randy L. Hurt – failure to register, L6 felony
• Allen E. Lucas – child molesting (5 counts), L4 felony and obstruction of justice, L5 felony
The compliance check was in addition to the required checks of all registered Sex Offenders (209) residing in La Porte County.
The agency, along with all other Indiana Sheriffs, utilize the OffenderWatch Sex Offender Management System to manage and monitor the whereabouts of these convicted offenders. Citizens can access the system by visiting www.laportecountysheriff.com.
Specific questions regarding the Sex and Violent Offender Registry can be directed to Captain Andy Hynek, Chief of Detectives, by calling (219) 326-7700, ext. 2401 or by email at ahynek@lcso.in.gov.