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Read comments (14)Dennis Dean was brought up on charges for failure to register as a sex offender, resisting law enforcement and petition to revoke probation in regards to a previous case.
In the initial hearing, Judge Diana LaViolette, who was sitting in for Judge Headley last week, granted Dean a $10,000 bond with 10-percent down.
Deputy Prosecutor Justin Long said, "We objected to the bond, but it was still granted."
Attorney Jim Holder was recently hired by Dean to represent him in the upcoming trial.
As of yet, no date has been set for a trial.
"This case is still in the discovery phase," Long commented.
Dean's prior conviction was for sexual misconduct with a minor. Indiana law requires convicted offenders to register their name and address.
The pedophiles are everywhere. Know where your children are at all times. It's not just the known pedophiles that are of concern but also the ones who haven't been caught yet. I know of an individual like the one in this article that is in Owen county but he is an offender from another state. No one seems to want to pursue this individual even though he is required to register in this state. We must remain diligent against these predators.
Pedophiles, seem to never be completely reformed. So many have been released into society only to repeat their offenses. So tragic, so devastating, we need to change laws that offer such second chances.
According to the sex offender registry, the only person with this name is an offender who is 45 yrs old and lives in Morgan county (as Utah stated). We do not have the age of the victim, we just know that the victim was a minor.
I am amazed that you all sound surprised to know that offenders live in our communities. Do you not check out the sex offender registry? Please take the time to find out who is in your community: http://www.insor.org/insasoweb/
Concerned3 - I got his name out of the article and I received the information where he lives off of the internet. He does not live with me, but yes I know who he is. By the way again get your stories straight because I do not have children, but yes I am just as concerned as you. I do know all about this story (the truth) and I am not defending him by no means. All I am defending is the comments you are posting that are not true. If you would like to know the truth about the whole story tell me a time and a place and I would be happy to meet you to discuss this matter. Again all I am asking you is to please research your stories and get the truth before you post them.
Utah.. I referred to him as the pedophile. You got personal and called him by name. I know where he lives. You must live with him also. Quit defending this nutjob and realize that he cant be fixed and is after your children also.
Hurray!! If this person is the "Dennis" named, Utah just cleared this person of the crime they were arrested for - not registering in the county they reside in. Good job Utah!!
Concerned3 - Please get you stories straight before you post them. Dennis lives in Morgan County not the Quarry Campground.
This pedophile is older.
concerned, ok, now it's starting to sound closer to a pedophile situation. Are you saying it's not like a young adult/teenager relationship, but an older adult with a fancy for minors? I have no clue of this man's age.
If this guy was 18 and the girl was 15 I don't really see the problem because just a year prior he was 17. I mean come on they are just a few years apart. Now if it was a 40 year old and a 15 year old female then I would see the problem and then he should still be in jail.
Banner reporters, please ask the hard questions. What were the circumstances for the bond to be reduced to $10,00 or 10 percent down? Are there any special restrictions on his bond? I.E.- can he leave the state; is he on house arrest, is it ok for any kids to be around him?
Unbeleavable! We need to be able to trust our courts will do the right thing. This person is a sick individual, being released is like saying its ok to targot thes "little children". His victomes are not 17 year olds, they are not even in their teens yet. Shame on you Laviolette!
Actually concerned, the justice did do their job. He has already been convicted, they nabbed him for not registering like he is supposed to. Now he is exposed and we are aware. Depending on the offense, I agree with you. Pedophiles should stay out of society. Misconduct with a minor could mean an 18 yr old with a 16 yr old. Either way, he should have registered.
What a shame. This offender lives in an area where children are present. So much for the justice system keeping them safe. He should be jailed for the full term without being released.