Crime & Safety

SEX OFFENDER MAP: Where are the high-ranking sex offenders in Arlington?

Level 3 sex offenders are not wanted by the police, but they are considered at the highest risk for a repeat offense.

Arlington has a pair of level 3 sex offenders either living or working in the town, according to the Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board.

Only the most severe sex offenders warrant a level 3 designation. That means they’re considered a ”high risk” to commit another offense, according to authorities. However, they are not wanted by the police, and using this information or harass or discriminate against these individuals is against the law.

More specific info on the two sex offenders is on the map, and at the bottom of the page.

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  • Richard Bursey Jr., 57, lives at 27 Appleton St., convicted of two counts of assault and battery of a child under 14 years of age in 1991.
  • William P. Kelliher, 58, works at 43 Warren St., convicted of two counts of indecent assault and battery of a child under 14 years of age and two counts of rape in 1997.

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