Sex Offenders Near Peachtree Corners: Know Before You Go Trick-or-Treating

In preparation for Halloween trick-or-treating fun, Sheriff Butch Conway encourages parents to be aware of the 471 registered sex offenders currently residing in Gwinnett County.

A few minutes on the Gwinnett Sheriff’s Office website can quickly pinpoint where those registered sex offenders are located locally.

Click on the “Sex Offenders” link, then “Search for Offenders in Your Area.” You can search by city and/or address, and you also can sign up for mobile alerts when a registered sex offender moves in nearby.

A search for the Peachtree Corners area (including Norcross) turns up 64 registered sex offenders.

See the list below, or see it here.

“We work hard to ensure that registered sex offenders in Gwinnett County are living where they tell us. It’s important that our citizens know who they are and where they are living,” Conway said in a press release. “Citizens are encouraged to check any addresses where they or their families spend time, especially in anticipation of Halloween trick-or-treating.

“If you aren’t planning on trick-or-treating in your own neighborhood, but will do so in a different neighborhood, it’s a good idea to check that address beforehand so that you know which houses to avoid.”

The site also offers numerous links to year round safety tips for parents and children, all of which can be applied to Halloween trick-or-treating.

· A responsible adult should accompany children under 12 years old when trick-or-treating

· Ensure costumes fit well, are flame retardant and never obscure visibility

· Have your trick-or-treater wear reflective clothing

· Children over the age of 12 and who are responsible enough to go without you should stay in groups, follow a pre-determined route and watch for cars

· Check your local law enforcement agency’s website for registered sex offenders in your area

· Remind children to never enter any home without you or without your permission and to only approach homes that are well lit

· Let children know to tell a trusted adult if they see anything weird or unusual

· Teach children to bring treats home before eating them. Eat only factory-wrapped treats unless you know the giver well

· Teach your children to say “NO” and “GET AWAY” from any person or situation making them scared, uncomfortable or confused, even if it means yelling, kicking, attracting attention or any other means of resisting. Teach them to trust their feelings and be sure to tell a trusted adult about any incident

· Consider safe alternatives to trick-or-treating, such as parties at home, schools or community organized events

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