HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A 55-year-old Cabell County man will face the consequences of his actions after failing to register as a sex offender. Daniel Walter Varnes, of Huntington, West Virginia, pleaded guilty to the crime on February 6, 2015.
According to the evidence, Varnes was convicted in 2000 in Colorado of Sexual Assault of a Child Under Age 15 by a Person in a Position of Trust. As a result of that conviction, Varnes was required to register as a sex offender. In August of 2014, Varnes moved to Huntington, West Virginia, and did not register as a sex offender despite knowing it was required by law.
Varnes continued to reside and work in Huntington without registering until his arrest on February 6, 2015. The United States Marshals Service and the West Virginia State Police conducted the investigation.
Assistant United States Attorney Jennifer Rada Herrald is in charge of the prosecution. This case is being brought as part of U.S. Attorney Goodwin’s ongoing initiative to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse in the Southern District of West Virginia.
The court scheduled sentencing for Varnes for August 10, 2015 in Huntington, West Virginia. Varnes faces up to 10 years in prison for his crime.
The public should be aware of the importance of registering as a sex offender, especially for those with a history of such crimes. Varnes’ failure to register put his community at risk, and he will now face the consequences.
Defendant: Daniel Walter Varnes
Criminal Charges: Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
City and State: Huntington, West Virginia
Exact Date: February 6, 2015
Sentence or Outcome: Up to 10 years in prison
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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