Sheyenne (trfnews.i234.me) — Jerome Louis Blackbird is listed as a Tier 3 offender in registration information provided to TRF News.
The record lists Blackbird at an address in Sheyenne, North Dakota. His date of birth is August 21, 1956.
Blackbird turned 70 in August 2026. The record lists his last verification date as July 14, 2026.
Federal Conviction Listed
The registration record shows a federal conviction dated December 9, 2013. The listed offense is abusive sexual contact.
The offense is tied to 18 U.S.C. § 2244.
The federal statute covers abusive sexual contact under federal jurisdiction.
A U.S. Department of Justice release also documents Blackbird’s 2013 federal case.
The release identifies him as Jerome Louis Blackbird Jr.
Federal prosecutors said Blackbird was sentenced on an abusive sexual contact charge. He received 33 months in federal prison.
The sentence also included five years of supervised release. Blackbird was ordered to register as a sex offender.
An earlier Justice Department release said Blackbird pleaded guilty in July 2013.
Prosecutors said the case involved sexual contact with a minor child.
The reported conduct occurred between 2007 and 2009 on the Spirit Lake Indian Reservation.
Tier 3 Registration Information
The registration information provided to TRF News identifies Blackbird as a Tier 3 offender.
It lists him as 6 feet tall and weighing 256 pounds. The record lists black hair and brown eyes.
North Dakota maintains an online offender registry for public searches.
Readers can use the North Dakota Offender Search for current public registration information.
The state also provides information about North Dakota registration laws.
Public Records Can Change
Registry information can change when officials receive updated addresses or other registration details.
The record provided to TRF News lists July 14, 2026, as Blackbird’s latest verification date.
Readers should check the official registry for the newest available information.
Federal court records may contain additional details about the case.
A registry listing reflects a prior qualifying conviction. It does not mean the person faces a new criminal charge.
TRF News is reporting this information as a public-record news item. No new criminal allegation is stated here.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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