Baltimore County, MD – Baltimore County police announced they will be monitoring registered sex offenders who are prohibited from having contact with children this Halloween. Officials say the no-contact orders in place prevent these offenders from distributing candy or interacting with trick-or-treaters.
According to the department, roughly 10 percent of registered sex offenders in the county fall under this restriction as part of their probation. Those without such restrictions are not prohibited from giving out candy.
Officers in both marked and unmarked vehicles will patrol the homes of offenders identified by the Maryland Division of Parole and Probation as having no-contact conditions. The coordinated monitoring effort aims to ensure compliance and enhance community safety throughout the evening.
Authorities encourage residents to report any concerns. Anyone who suspects a restricted offender is handing out candy should contact the county’s Sex Offender Registration Team at 410-887-7740. Other suspicious activity can be reported to 911 or the non-emergency line.
Residents can also verify offender information through the U.S. Department of Justice Sex Offender Registry or the Maryland Sex Offender Registry, both linked by the department on social media.
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