BATESVILLE, Ind. — Halloween is less than a week away, and many kids are already excited and planning on knocking on every door.
However, police are saying it’s very important for parents to check the sex offender watch website to know which houses children should avoid.
There are currently 48 registered sex offenders residing in Ripley County along with another 4 offenders traveling to the county to work.
There are 41 registered sex offenders that live or work in Franklin County, 49 in Decatur County, and 105 in Dearborn.
Residents are encouraged to check addresses where they live, work, and spend time to see if registered offenders live nearby.
The website also allows residents to sign up for free automatic e-mail notifications if an offender moves within a specified radius of any registered address.
