January 26, 2007

East Lansing - The Michigan State Police (MSP) Metro South Post arrested Jason Alan Hoffman, 30, Wednesday night on an outstanding felony warrant for Failure to Register with the Michigan Sex Offender Registry.  Hoffman, who was listed on the state's Most Wanted Sex Offenders Web site, was located at a Huron Township residence following an anonymous tip received via the MSP Sex Offender Registry Unit toll free tip line.

"In less than six months, seven offenders featured on the web site have been located," said Colonel Peter C. Munoz, director of the MSP.  "I encourage people to continue checking the site and report any information about an individual listed to the MSP or your local police department."

Hoffman was convicted of Third Degree Attempted Criminal Sexual Conduct in 2000.  He was featured on the most wanted Web site, www.michigan.gov/absconders, after he failed to register his address during a required verification period.

Michigan's Sex Offenders Registration Act requires offenders convicted of felony-listed offenses to verify their address at a local law enforcement agency quarterly during the first 15 days of January, April, July and October.  Failure to do so results in a graduated penalty ranging from a 93-day misdemeanor to a four-year felony. 

The MSP Web site began featuring the names and photographs of 10 of the state's most wanted sex offenders in August.  As wanted individuals are located, new offenders are featured.  The public can provide information about any offender by contacting the MSP toll free at 1-866-761-7678, or by contacting the nearest law enforcement agency.