A Fort Thompson man has been sentenced for failing to register as a sex offender, according to the U.S. Attorney Randolph J. Seiler.
Jordan Traversie, age 26, was sentenced on November 28, 2016, by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange to 12 months and a day in custody, followed by 5 years of supervised release, and a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $100.
Traversie was indicted by a federal grand jury on July 19, 2016, and pled guilty on September 14, 2016, for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender.
The conviction stemmed from an incident wherein Traversie failed to register as a sex offender from June 1, 2016, and June 14, 2016. Traversie was initially convicted in federal court in 2014 for Sexual Abuse of a Minor and was sentenced to 18 months of custody, as well as being required to register as a sex offender.
After being released from prison, he updated his registration several times as required. However, on Mother’s Day weekend 2016, he went to Sioux Falls to visit his mother, and was told by his probation officer that if he planned on staying in Sioux Falls, he would need to register an address. Traversie understood his requirement, stayed in Sioux Falls but did not register.
This case was investigated by the U.S. Marshals Service. Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan N. Dilges prosecuted the case. Traversie was immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.
In light of this conviction, it’s clear that Traversie’s failure to register as a sex offender had severe consequences. The punishment reflects the severity of the crime and the importance of sex offender registration.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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