Seasonal & Holidays

Sex Offender Addresses: Nanuet Homes to be Aware of This Halloween

Before kids go out trick or treating on Halloween, fall is a good time to take inventory of who is living in the neighborhood.

NANUET, NY — There are seven registered sex offenders living in Nanuet, according to the New York Sex Offender Registry.

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.

The Division of Criminal Justice Services is responsible for maintaining New York's Sex Offender Registry, which provides New Yorkers information about sex offenders living in their communities. The DCJS updates information regularly, but information can change quickly. Information is often provided by offenders themselves as required by law.

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There are three levels of sex offenders – Level 1 (low risk of re-offense), Level 2 (medium risk of re-offense) and Level 3 (high risk of re-offense); risk level is set by a judge after a court hearing. By law, only Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenders are listed on the public directory.

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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The Division of Criminal Justice Services warns that this information must be used responsibly. Its Disclaimer states "Anyone who uses this information to harass or commit a criminal act against any person may be subject to criminal prosecution."

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