When Angel Mendez was released from prison in 2002 after serving six years for sexually assaulting a child in Essex County, he registered under Megan’s Law so police could inform the community that a sex offender was living in its midst.
- The Star-Ledger
More and more sex offenders are registering according to Megans Law, but then when they move they don’t notify local authorities.
Many of the registered sex offenders just don’t want to be found and they are actively trying to avoid local law enforcement agencies.