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St. Francis Man Guilty of Sex Offender Registration Violation
Koty Arcoren, a 21-year-old man from St. Francis, South Dakota, has pleaded guilty to failing to register as a sex offender. Arcoren appeared before U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange on June 13, 2013, and admitted to the crime.
Arcoren was originally convicted of Abusive Sexual Contact on February 28, 2011. He was sentenced to 31 months in custody, seven years of supervised release, and was ordered to register as a sex offender. However, Arcoren failed to complete his bi-annual sex offender registration requirement after he absconded from his release on April 12, 2013.
The U.S. Marshals Service conducted the investigation into Arcoren’s disappearance and failure to register as a sex offender. Assistant U.S. Attorney Tim Maher is prosecuting the case.
Arcoren was apprehended in Todd County on April 29, 2013, after being on the run for nearly two weeks. He is now facing up to 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, or both; life of supervised release; and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
A presentence investigation has been ordered, and a sentencing date has been set for September 9, 2013. Arcoren has been remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshal pending sentencing.
The case highlights the importance of complying with sex offender registration requirements. Failure to do so can result in severe consequences, including lengthy prison sentences.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota is committed to holding sex offenders accountable for their actions and ensuring public safety.
The investigation and prosecution of this case was conducted by the U.S. Marshals Service and Assistant U.S. Attorney Tim Maher.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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