Waubay Man on Registry After 2004 Rape Conviction
Waubay (trfnews.i234.me) — Christopher Reed Fayant is listed on South Dakota’s public sex offender registry.
The current state record lists Fayant as compliant.
It lists his residence in Waubay, located in Day County.
The state profile shows an update date of July 6, 2026.
Registration information supplied for this report identifies Fayant as a Tier 2 offender.
The supplied record also lists a verification date of January 26, 2026.
Fayant is also listed under the alias Chris Fayant.
2004 Rape Conviction
The South Dakota registry lists a rape conviction dated November 10, 2004.
The conviction was entered in Codington County.
The registry identifies the historical offense as third-degree rape.
The state record cites South Dakota Codified Law 22-22-1(6).
The registry description says the case involved a 16-year-old female victim.
The public record does not identify the victim by name.
Christopher Reed Fayant. Photo: South Dakota Sex Offender Registry.
South Dakota’s rape law has changed since Fayant’s 2004 conviction.
The registry warns that older statutes may not match today’s wording.
Current law places subsection 22-22-1(6) within fourth-degree rape.
That change does not alter the conviction title displayed on Fayant’s registry record.
Readers can review South Dakota’s current sex offense laws for more information.
Public Registry Record
South Dakota maintains its public sex offender registry through the Division of Criminal Investigation.
The registry provides information about people who are required to register under state law.
Fayant’s current registry page lists his offender status as compliant.
No new arrest or criminal charge is reported in connection with this registry entry.
This report concerns Fayant’s registration status and his 2004 conviction.
Registry information can change after address, custody, or registration updates.
Readers should check the official Christopher Fayant registry record for current details.
The state also warns against using registry information to threaten or harass registered people.
TRF News is reporting information contained in the public registry and the record supplied for this report.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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