Sex Offenders Arrested for Indecent Exposure to Minors

Two separate incidents involving registered sex offenders exposing themselves to minors at public venues have led to arrests in different states. In Columbia, South Carolina, Dominique Cockfield was arrested for allegedly exposing himself to a child at a Barnes & Noble bookstore and faces charges including criminal solicitation of a minor and indecent exposure. Cockfield was released on a $50,000 bond. In Memphis, Tennessee, Robert Collier, a repeat sex offender, was arrested after exposing himself to a 10-year-old boy at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library and later assaulting a security guard during a second indecent exposure incident. Collier faces multiple charges, including indecent exposure, assault, and violations of the sex offender registry. Both cases have heightened concerns about the effectiveness of monitoring registered sex offenders and the safety of public spaces for children.