SEX OFFENDER MAP: Homes To Watch in Downers Grove This Halloween

Caption: Here are a few of the registered sex offenders residing in Downers Grove. 1) Michael W. Bakker 2) John Boss 3) Jeffrey L. Carlson 4) James D. Hallenbeck | Photo credit: Law Enforcement Booking Photos

There are 19 registered sex offenders in Downers Grove listed in the Illinois Sex Offender Registry.

Seventeen registered sex offenders are living in the community.

Two are incarcerated in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Sexual predator James A. Bellavia, 47, is serving time for predatory criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Bellavia was 42, his victim was 18 at the time of the offense.

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Jeffrey Travis Wormsley, 34, also a sexual predator, is serving time for child pornography and predatory criminal sexual assault. Womrsley was 25, his victim was 13 at the time of his offense.

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 DuPage County Sheriff’s Department also maintains a registry, where DuPage County residents can search for offenders living in their area.

Source: Illinois Sex Offender Registry