Crime & Safety

Mineola 2015 Sex Offender Halloween Safety Map

There are three registered Level 2 and 3 sex offenders living in the Mineola area. Find out who they are and where they live

There are three Level 2 and Level 3 registered sex offenders living in the Mineola, Garden City Park and Williston Park area as of October 2015, according to the New York State Sex Offender Registry.

Markers on the map represent addresses of offenders convicted of sex crimes. Click on the markers to learn more information about the offender’s name, age and offense. The state’s registry does not include information on Level 1 sex offenders, who are considered to have a low risk of a repeat offense.

More than half of rape/sexual assault incidents happen within a mile of the victim’s home, according to the United States Department of Justice. About 75 percent of victims know their attacker and 45 percent of victims are under 12-years-old.

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The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services maintains the registry and updates information regularly, but information can change quickly. Information is often provided by offenders themselves as required by law.

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.

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