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High Risk Sex Offender Notification: 123 15 St N / Centre Inc.

The Fargo Police Department is notifying the community that a registered sex offender, Stetson Ray Houle, registered his address at Centre, 123 15 St N, in Fargo, North Dakota. Houle was assessed as a HIGH-RISK offender by the North Dakota Sex Offender Risk Assessment Committee.

06/18/2022 1:00 a.m.


  • High Risk Sex Offender Stetson Ray Houle
    High Risk Sex Offender Stetson Ray Houle

The Fargo Police Department is notifying the community that a registered sex offender, Stetson Ray Houle, registered his address at Centre, 123 15 St N, in Fargo, North Dakota. Houle was assessed as a HIGH-RISK offender by the North Dakota Sex Offender Risk Assessment Committee. The following information describes Houle and his offense:

STETSON RAY HOULE
25 years old, 5’3”, 150 lbs., brown eyes, black hair
123 15 St N/Centre
Fargo, North Dakota

Offense:
Houle was convicted in US Federal Court/ND on March 11, 2019 of two counts of Abusive Sexual Contact. His victims were 15 and 17 year old females. He is a lifetime registrant.

Frequently Asked Questions:

  1. Why was the sex offender allowed to move into my neighborhood?
    Answer: The Fargo Police Department cannot dictate where a sex offender chooses to live. The offender is required to register with us and notify us of any changes in address or employment.

  2. Is this person dangerous?
    Answer: The Fargo Police Department checks on each offender several times each year to ensure they are compliant with their requirements to register. The attention of the community notification process and the frequent visits by the police department seem to act as a deterrent to criminal behavior. The state has assessed this offender as having a high-risk for offending again. As a result, we believe it is important for neighbors to have accurate information about the offender.

  3. What should I do if I see suspicious behavior?
    Answer: If you see any suspicious behavior you should notify the police department immediately. Do not take action yourself. The Fargo Police Department relies on alert and aware citizens to provide valuable information in many instances and appreciates your involvement.

  4. Who should I contact if I have questions?
    Answer: If you have questions or concerns, you can contact the police department shift commander at 241-8175 or 235-4493.

We caution the public about harassment or, other criminal behavior directed at the offender. This can result in criminal action against those responsible and endanger the sex offender registration law. Sex offender registration laws are under constant scrutiny and legal action. Law enforcement agencies make good use of the information provided by registration and does not want to see the law struck down.

If you would like more information about high-risk sex offenders, you can visit the North Dakota Attorney General’s website at www.ndsexoffender.com and the Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website at http://www.nsopr.gov/. These website have the answers to many frequently asked questions.