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Sex Offender Sentenced to 51 Months
A 27-year-old former Colorado resident, Brendan Camous, has been sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for failure to register as a sex offender and possession of an unregistered firearm.
According to Camous’s plea agreement, a 2014 conviction in Colorado required Camous to register as a sex offender. However, Camous last registered in January 2015 and never updated his address in Colorado or any other state, including Kentucky.
Investigations by the U.S. Marshals Service began in April 2017 for violations of Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA). Evidence obtained from a rural property in Nicholas County, Kentucky, indicated that Camous resided in a shack on the property with another sex offender, Clinton Peterson.
A U.S. Marshals-led task force apprehended Camous and Peterson in Bath County, Kentucky, on September 17, 2020. At the time of the arrest, law enforcement located an unregistered sawed-off shotgun under Camous’s bed in the home he shared with Peterson.
Camous pleaded guilty in April 2021 to the SORNA violation and possession of an unregistered firearm. Under federal law, Camous must serve 85 percent of his prison sentence and will be under the supervision of the U.S. Probation Office for 10 years following his release.
Acting U.S. Attorney Carlton S. Shier, IV and other officials announced the sentencing. The investigation was conducted by the U.S. Marshals Service, ATF, KSP, and the Nicholas County Sheriff’s Office.
The case is a reminder of the importance of registration and compliance with laws related to sex offenders. Law enforcement agencies will continue to work together to ensure public safety and uphold the law.
Key Facts
- State: Kentucky
- Category: Sex Crimes|Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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