Cannon Ball (trfnews.i234.me) — Patrick Big Shield is listed in sex offender registration information provided to TRF News.
The supplied record identifies Big Shield as a Tier 1 registrant.
It lists his community of residence as Cannon Ball, North Dakota.
The record shows a last verification date of August 26, 2025.
TRF News is not publishing the exact street address included in the supplied record.
Residents can search the North Dakota Sex Offender Registry for current information.
2010 Federal Case
The supplied registry information lists abusive sexual contact with a child.
The record identifies 18 U.S.C. § 2244 as the federal offense.
An archived FBI report also documents the case against Big Shield.
The FBI said a federal jury found him guilty on March 25, 2010.
The charge involved abusive sexual contact with a child under age 12.
Federal authorities reported that Big Shield was sentenced on June 28, 2010.
He received three years and five months in federal prison.
The sentence also included five years of supervised release.
Big Shield was also required to register as a sex offender.
Public Registration Information
The record supplied to TRF News lists Big Shield as a Tier 1 registrant.
It also places his listed residence in Cannon Ball.
Registration information can change after agencies receive updated information.
Readers should check official records for the newest public registration details.
The National Sex Offender Public Website offers another public search option.
This story concerns a past conviction and registration information.
It does not indicate that Big Shield faces a new criminal charge.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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