HUBBARD COUNTY, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Marble man faces a felony charge after investigators say he failed to update his predatory offender registration following a move from Hubbard County.
Authorities allege the man moved from his registered residence in September without providing the required notification.
Gregory Harold Schmidt, 55, of Marble, is charged with knowingly violating Minnesota’s predatory offender registration requirements.
Compliance Check Reveals Man Moved
According to the criminal complaint, investigators began reviewing Schmidt’s registration status on October 22, 2026.
A Hubbard County deputy had conducted a compliance check at Schmidt’s registered residence in Farden Township.
During the visit, the deputy spoke with a woman living at the property.
She reportedly explained that Schmidt had moved out approximately one month earlier.
The woman did not know his current address but suggested he might be staying with an acquaintance.
Investigators subsequently contacted officials supervising Schmidt through the Minnesota Department of Corrections.
Corrections Records Show September Move
According to court documents, Schmidt was participating in intensive supervised release.
A corrections agent informed investigators that Schmidt had moved to his daughter’s residence in Marble, located in Itasca County.
Department of Corrections records reportedly showed Schmidt left his registered Hubbard County residence on September 22, 2026.
Investigators allege Schmidt failed to provide the required written notice before changing residences.
Authorities also contacted the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension’s predatory offender registration unit.
The bureau confirmed that Schmidt had not updated his registered primary address when investigators checked.
Man Arrested at Marble Residence
On October 23, 2026, Itasca County law enforcement officers located Schmidt at a residence in Marble.
Authorities took Schmidt into custody and transported him to the Hubbard County Jail.
According to the complaint, investigators interviewed Schmidt about his registration requirements.
Schmidt acknowledged that he was required to register as a predatory offender.
He also confirmed that his former Hubbard County residence was his registered primary address.
Schmidt Says Registration Slipped His Mind
During questioning, Schmidt reportedly explained that he had been staying at his daughter’s residence while moving his belongings.
According to court documents, Schmidt said updating his registration had slipped his mind.
He described the situation as a lapse in judgment.
Schmidt also claimed he was checking in with his intensive supervision agents daily.
He reportedly stated that he submitted his new address on October 22 after receiving a call from his agent.
The complaint does not independently confirm that the later registration was completed.
Schmidt acknowledged that his supervision agent was not responsible for updating his predatory offender registration.
Previous Criminal Sexual Conduct Conviction
Court documents state Schmidt must register because of a previous criminal sexual conduct conviction.
The complaint identifies a 1999 Beltrami County conviction for fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct.
Investigators also documented previous convictions involving impaired driving and controlled substances.
Felony Charge Carries Possible Prison Sentence
Schmidt faces one felony count under Minnesota Statute 243.166.
The charge alleges knowingly failing to fulfill a predatory offender registration requirement.
The offense carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.
The alleged violation occurred between September 22 and October 22, 2026.
The case is filed in Hubbard County District Court under number 29-CR-26-994.
The charge remains an allegation. Schmidt is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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