McLaughlin Man Listed on SD Sex Offender Registry

McLaughlin (trfnews.i234.me) — David Earl Antelope is listed on the South Dakota Sex Offender Registry.

The public registry lists Antelope as compliant. It shows the record was updated on June 23, 2026.

The information supplied to TRF News identifies him as a Tier 3 offender.

Antelope is listed as living in McLaughlin, in Corson County. This report does not publish his street address.

Readers can review the South Dakota Sex Offender Registry for current information.

Registry Lists Two Convictions

Registry records list two convictions. The state page shows a South Dakota rape conviction dated May 14, 1980.

The offense is listed by the registry as rape with the degree unknown.

The registry also lists a federal conviction dated July 1, 1999. That conviction was for aggravated sexual abuse.

Federal law under 18 U.S.C. § 2241 covers aggravated sexual abuse in certain federal jurisdictions.

The law includes offenses involving force, certain threats, incapacitation, or certain offenses involving minors.

The South Dakota registry lists the federal conviction as part of Antelope’s registration record.

It also lists the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe as his registering agency.

The current state registry page identifies Antelope’s status as compliant.

A registry listing reflects a past conviction and continuing registration requirements.

It does not indicate that Antelope has been arrested or charged with a new crime.

Residents can check the South Dakota registry for the latest state information.

They can also use the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website.

The national website connects searches across state, territorial, and tribal registries.

Registry information can change when agencies receive and process updated information.

TRF News uses public records to report information that may affect community awareness.

Readers should rely on official agencies for the newest registry status.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.