SEX OFFENDER MAP: Homes To Watch In Batavia This Halloween

Caption: Authorities say Misael Hernandez, 24, of Batavia, has failed to maintain his sex offender registration. His whereabouts are currently unknown.

Batavia currently has 14 registered sex offenders listed on the Illinois Sex Offender Registry.

Twelve are living in the community and one is incarcerated in the Kane County Jail.

Sex predator Misael Hernandez, 24, has failed to maintain his registration and his whereabouts are unknown, authorities say. Hernandez was convicted of criminal sexual abuse of a 14-year-old victim.

Registered sex offenders are prohibited from passing out candy on Halloween. They may not appear in a Halloween costume or other child-centered holiday character, such as Santa or the Easter Bunny, in public. Registered sex offenders, however, may wear a Halloween costume in their home, according to the Illinois Sex Offender Registry.

Pins on the map represent addresses of offenders convicted of sex crimes. Roll your cursor over the pins, and you will see more information pop up, including the registered sex offender’s name, address, current age, convictions, and the age of the offender and victim at the time of the offense.

You may want to avoid trick or treating at these houses and apartments on Halloween, or merely be aware of who’s living in your neighborhood during the rest of the year.

The Kane County Sheriff’s Office maintains a registry, where Kane County residents can also track the sex offenders living in their area.

Source: Illinois Sex Offender Registry