Sex Offender Information

On September 10, 1999, a new law pertaining to the Sex Offender Registry and Community Notification Act became effective in Massachusetts. The new law revamped the old Sex Offender Registry and Community Notification Act and made several significant changes. The Whitman Police Department now allows residents to obtain specific information regarding the Massachusetts Sex Offender's Registry.

As of September 24, 2009, the Town of Whitman has 3 Registered Level 3 Sex Offenders and 11 Registered Level 2 Sex Offenders either residing or employed in Whitman.

SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY BOARD Level 3 Sex Offender Community Notification Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 6, §§ 178C-178Q, the individual who appears on this notification has been designated as a Level 3 Sex Offender by the Sex Offender Registry Board. The Board has determined that this individual is at a high risk to reoffend and that the degree of dangerousness posed to the public is such that a substantial public safety interest is served by active community notification. THIS INDIVIDUAL IS NOT WANTED BY THE POLICE. Name:  MILLER, JOHN J Date of Birth:  09/17/1981 Home Address(es): 296 WASHINGTON STREET, WHITMAN, MA 02382 Sex:  MALE Race:  WHITE Height:  5'10" Weight:  180 lbs Eye Color:  BLUE Hair Color:  BLOND OR STRAWBERRY Conviction Date(s)/Offenses Committed: 12/10/2003, RAPE AND ABUSE OF CHILD Date of Photo:  08/11/2009   **********WARNING********** SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY INFORMATION SHALL NOT BE USED TO COMMIT A CRIME OR TO ENGAGE IN ILLEGAL DISCRIMINATION OR HARASSMENT OF AN OFFENDER. ANY PERSON WHO USES INFOMRATION DISCLOSED PURSUANT TO M.G.L. C. 6, §§ 178C - 178Q FOR SUCH PURPOSES SHALL BE PUNISHED BY NOT MORE THAN TWO AND ONE HALF (2 ½) YEARS IN A HOUSE OF CORRECTION OR BY A FINE OF NOT MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00) OR BOTH (M.G.L. C. 6, § 178N). IN ADDITION, ANY PERSON WHO USES REGISTRY INFORMATION TO THEREATEN TO COMMIT A CRIME MAY BE PUNISHED BY A FINE OF NOT MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) OR BY IMPRISONMENT FOR NOT MORE THAN SIX (6) MONTHS (M.G.L. C. 275, § 4). SOR Form 153 - A   SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY BOARD Level 3 Sex Offender Community Notification Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 6, §§ 178C-178Q, the individual who appears on this notification has been designated as a Level 3 Sex Offender by the Sex Offender Registry Board. The Board has determined that this individual is at a high risk to reoffend and that the degree of dangerousness posed to the public is such that a substantial public safety interest is served by active community notification. THIS INDIVIDUAL IS NOT WANTED BY THE POLICE. Name:  LOUIS, MATTHEW F Date of Birth:  09/26/1979 Home Address(es): 501 AUBURN STREET, WHITMAN, MA 02382 Work Address(es): 0 Sex:  MALE Race:  WHITE Height:  5'09" Weight:  150 lbs Eye Color:  BROWN Hair Color:  BLACK Conviction Date(s)/Offenses Committed: 04/09/1997, RAPE OF CHILD WITH FORCE Date of Photo:  01/14/2009     **********WARNING********** SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY INFORMATION SHALL NOT BE USED TO COMMIT A CRIME OR TO ENGAGE IN ILLEGAL DISCRIMINATION OR HARASSMENT OF AN OFFENDER. ANY PERSON WHO USES INFOMRATION DISCLOSED PURSUANT TO M.G.L. C. 6, §§ 178C - 178Q FOR SUCH PURPOSES SHALL BE PUNISHED BY NOT MORE THAN TWO AND ONE HALF (2 ½) YEARS IN A HOUSE OF CORRECTION OR BY A FINE OF NOT MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00) OR BOTH (M.G.L. C. 6, § 178N). IN ADDITION, ANY PERSON WHO USES REGISTRY INFORMATION TO THEREATEN TO COMMIT A CRIME MAY BE PUNISHED BY A FINE OF NOT MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) OR BY IMPRISONMENT FOR NOT MORE THAN SIX (6) MONTHS (M.G.L. C. 275, § 4). SOR Form 153 - A

What is a Sex Offender?

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•  Level 1 or "low risk" offender,
• A Level 2 or "moderate risk" offender, or
• A Level 3 or "high risk" offender.

In addition, if the Board, in finally giving an offender a Level 3 classification, also concludes that such sex offender should be designated a Sexually Violent Predator, the Board shall transmit a report to the sentencing court explaining the Board's reasons for so recommending, including specific identification of the sexually violent offense committed by such sex offender and the mental abnormality from which he suffers. The sentencing court shall then have the ultimate decision to determine whether such sex offender is a sexually violent predator.

Obtaining Information About Sex Offenders Living/Working In Your Community

Any member of the public who is at least 18 years of age or older may request sex offender information. The information will be provided to any person who is seeking the information for his/her own protection or for the protection of a child under the age of 18 or for the protection of another person whom the requesting person has responsibility, care, or custody.

If you are a resident of Whitman and wish to obtain information about level three offenders, you can click on the above information for a copy of the community notification. For level two offenders, you must submit a Sex Offender Request form at the police station.  Residents should make an appointment with Officer Kevin Harrington or Officer Daniel Connolly.

You may also request sex offender information through the Sex Offender Registry Board directly.