JOHNSON COUNTY — Over the course of September 22 and September 23, 2024, multiple law enforcement agencies in Johnson County conducted a countywide Sex Offender Registry compliance check. The goal of the operation was to ensure all registered sex offenders residing in Johnson County were registered in accordance with Iowa law and promote voluntary compliance. During the operation law enforcement checked 151 registered offenders; 148 were found in compliance and two were non-compliant, with charges pending. Law enforcement also determined one individual had passed away however the registry was unaware of the death. Two other sex offenders were taken into custody for violating the sex offender registry requirements.

The following agencies assisted the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office in this operation: Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation Coralville Police Department Iowa City Police Department United States Marshall’s Service- Southern District.