Level 3 Offender Hamilton Apprehended

Less than four days after he walked away from a halfway house, level 3 offender Roderick Lamoryne Hamilton turned himself in to the Hennepin County Jail January 4.

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The DOC has issued a warrant for the arrest of a level three predatory sex offender who is no longer complying with the conditions of his release from prison.

Roderick Lamoryne Hamilton finished his prison sentences for first degree criminal sexual conduct, escape from work release, stolen property and theft on November 28, 2011, and was put on Intensive Supervised Release (ISR) in Hennepin County.  ISR is the closest form of monitoring the DOC has for offenders who are released from prison.

On Saturday night, Hamilton cut his GPS bracelet and walked away from his halfway house placement.

Hamilton is 43 years old.  He is African American, 6’0”, 180 pounds, with black, shaved hair and brown eyes.  He has a mustache and a small goatee.

Citizens should not attempt to confront Hamilton.  Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call 911 or the DOC’s 24-hour tipline at 651-603-0026. 

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Sex Abuse in the News

In the wake of recent high-profile sexual abuse cases, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center and the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers has posted a statement to address the following issues:

• What should I do if someone discloses to me that they were a victim of sexual abuse?

• How could someone so well-respected be an abuser?

• Why are so many survivors coming forward now?

• Does treatment work for sexual abusers?

Read the statement here

New Faribault Warden

Bruce Reiser is the new Warden of the Minnesota Correctional Facility-Faribault.

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New Rush City Warden

Steve Hammer is the new Warden of the Minnesota Correctional Facility-Rush City.

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Faribault Warden Retires

Mark Thielen has retired from the Minnesota Correctional Facility-Faribault.

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The DOC held numerous events November 13-19 in recognition of National Restorative Justice Week. Facilities hosted informational booths, fundraisers, apology letter workshops, guest speakers, and victim impact training to educate offenders about the Restorative Justice program and the impact their crimes have on communities. 

Offenders at the Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF)-Willow River/Moose Lake donated $3,500 to three groups. First Witness is the only child advocacy center in Northeast Minnesota that helps provide safe interviewing, counseling, follow-up information, and support to abused children. The REACH program is a nonprofit agency that provides mentoring programs for youth with limited exposure to role models and mentors in their lives.  Carlton County Sexual and Domestic Abuse Program provides free services to victims of family and sexual abuse in Carlton County. 

Offenders at the MCF-Faribault built two playhouses that were donated to non-profits in the Moose Lake area – Safe Haven Shelter and Lutheran Social Services-Bethany Crisis Shelter. Safe Haven Shelter provides shelter and services to women and children affected by physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Bethany Crisis Shelter provides care for children experiencing crisis in their lives.

In early November, the first Department of Corrections Crisis Intervention Class graduated from training. This program provides tools, strategies, and techniques that will allow corrections staff, behavioral health providers, and advocates to work together to better deal with mentally ill offenders during their incarceration.

Information on National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota

Class graduates are:

Brianna Arnzen, Eric Bauman, David Beckering, Ashlee Berts, Robert Cardinal, Jenny Carufel, Kathy Chinander, Dennis Chlebeck, Tom Chronakos, Todd Cloutier, Van Coolidge, Tony Ehlenz, Judith Fugate, Kristine Hammer, Gwen Harris, Kao Her, Jason Hills, Elizabeth Hopkins, Ronald Julin, Danielle Kruse, Glenn Lisowy, James McAllister, Aimee Nelson, Steven Renstrom, Tracee Scherer, Joseph Stoneberg, Joseph Strunk, Seth Swanson, Justin Woods, also pictured are coaches Mark Craig and Gene Perry

Sex Offender Back in Custody

Level 3 sex offender Clarence Robinson was apprehended by Minneapolis Police Sunday morning. Read more

DOC Seeks Level 3 Offender

The DOC has issued a warrant for Clarence Robinson (aka Clarence Lee Jones, James Edward Robinson or Maurice Robinson), a level three predatory sex offender. He was last seen in Minneapolis. Read the news release

Warden Supports National Guard Employees

Stillwater warden Michelle Smith has received a Patriot Employer Award from the Office of the Secretary of Defense – Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR).  The award recognizes her support of service member employees. Smith was nominated by a corrections officer Josh Riviere who is serving overseas. More information on ESGR

Web-Based Message System Enhances Security and Helps Offender Families

The DOC will begin piloting a secure web-based messaging system for offenders at the Oak Park Heights and Shakopee prisons this week. The pilot program will allow family and friends to send messages to offenders through a secure website. The system will significantly lower contraband introduced into the facilities and allow for better surveillance and monitoring of offender correspondence. 

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Predatory Offender Training for Those Who Care for Children and Vulnerable Adults