Three Sex Offenders Arrested During Halloween Checks: Report

RACINE COUNTY, WI -- Authorities in Racine County say that three registered sex offenders were arrested as Racine County celebrated Halloween with Trick-Or-Treating on Oct. 28, and then again on Oct. 31.

Sheriff's officials said there were 124 Halloween compliance checks completed Sunday Oct. 28. Three people were arrested. Two people were arrested for consuming intoxicating beverages, and one was arrested for failing to remain inside their home during trick-or-treat hours as required by law.

Officials said that sex offenders under supervision of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections sign a Halloween Contract which requires them to be indoors a minimum of one hour before, during and one hour following locally scheduled Halloween trick-or-treating. The sex offender is also not allowed to participate in any type of Halloween and or trick or treat activities and is required to be home during these times.

On Wednesday Oct. 31 there were 37 compliance checks with zero violations noted.

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