Multiple US Sex Offenders Arrested for Registration Violations, Gun Possession

Multiple cases in 2025 highlight ongoing issues with convicted sex offenders failing to comply with registration and notification requirements across the United States and its territories. Milton Wayne Hope II of Indiana was arrested for failing to update his address and living too close to a public park, violating state laws. Similarly, Casey S. Cato in Illinois faced charges for repeatedly failing to report address changes, with authorities noting a pattern of evasion. In the Virgin Islands, Alan Motta was arrested by Justice Department agents for omitting crucial information from his sex offender registry, risking prison time and fines. Clarence Dock in Louisiana was apprehended while illegally possessing a firearm, despite being a registered sex offender barred from gun ownership. Additionally, in Northern Ireland, American sex offender Matthew O’Hare was sentenced to three months in jail for failing to notify authorities about his new address, illustrating international challenges related to sex offender monitoring.