CLARKESVILLE - Registered sex offenders are being given fair warning by Habersham County Sheriff DeRay Fincher: stay away from kids on Halloween.
Of course, registered sex offenders are supposed to do that anyway. But, Sheriff Fincher warns they should go the extra mile and has posted a set of rules he expects each of them in Habersham County to observe between 5:00 and 10:00 Halloween night. And, he says, his department will be monitoring the movement of registered sex offenders in the county during those hours.
Sheriff Fincher says any registered sex offender caught violating any of the rules will be arrested.
Fincher says sex offenders cannot accompany children while they trick-or-treat; participate in Halloween activities, including trick-or-treating; wear a costume; decorate the home; open the door to trick-or-treaters; pass out candy to children; or attend any party where children are gathered.
He says they must stick close to the phone, because officers will be calling throughout the night.
"Sheriff's deputies will be out in force checking on sex offenders to ensure that they follow these rules," Fincher added. "Deputies will also make unannounced home visits and routine checks on Halloween night.
Sheriff DeRay Fincher says there will be "zero tolerance" on Halloween for any sex offender who "violates the rules."
Monday
March 10th, 2025
6:47AM
