Sex offender accused of violating registration requirements, using Facebook – KY3

BAXTER COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) – The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office arrested a registered sex offender after they said he had violated registration requirements. According to a news release, on May 14, Sheriff’s Deputy Tanner Anderson conducted routine checks on a list of registered sex offenders to ensure compliance. Anderson found a Facebook account belonging to 70-year-old William Shelton. The Baxter County sheriff’s office arrested 70-year-old William Shelton after they reported he failed violated sex offender registration requirements. (Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) Sheriff John Montgomery said Shelton is classified as a level four sex offender. The sheriff’s office said Shelton never informed them of his Facebook account, thus violating his requirements. He was arrested on June 10 on suspicion of failing to register or verify registration information. He was later released on a $15,000 bond. He is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 23. To report a typo or correction, please click here . Copyright 2025 KAIT. All rights reserved.
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