There were three sex offenders registered in Carver County as of the fourth quarter of 2023.
The Registry shows none of these sex offenders are sexual predators. In Minnesota, convicted predatory offenders also are subject to certain mandatory sentencing laws that are designed to minimize their chances to re-offend.
Minnesota legislation about sex offenders and predators is currently being evaluated and revised, such as if offenders with good behavior can be removed from the Registry.
Frequently updated information about sex offenders in Minnesota can be found online here.
Registered sex offenders in Carver County as of Q4 2023
| Offender | Crime | Crime description |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Shawn Klappenbach | Criminal sexual conduct in the third degree | Michael Klappenbach engaged in sexual contact with a teenage female. Contact included sexual touching and penetration. Klappenbach accessed her online, then arranging and facilitated meeting in person. |
| Matthew Francis Vanhecke | Criminal sexual conduct in the second degree, possession of pornographic work involving minors | Matthew Vanhecke engaged in separate incidents of sexual contact against two known female children. He used his position of authority and trust to exploit unmonitored contact. He used the victims' youth and naivete in an attempt to maintain control. Additionally, Vanhecke was found in possession of child sexual abuse images. |
| Daniel York Drill-Mellum | Criminal sexual conduct in the third degree (2 counts) | Daniel Drill-Mellum engaged in separate incidences of sexual contact against two different adult female victims, not previously known to him. Drill-Mellum gained access to each victim while attending social gatherings. He used attention and affection to isolate the victims. Once isolated, Drill-Mellum used coercion and physical force to attain and maintain control. |
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