Mobridge (trfnews.i234.me) — Francis Merle Baker Jr. appears on the South Dakota Sex Offender Registry.
The information supplied to TRF News identifies Baker as a Tier 3 registrant.
The supplied record listed a Wakpala address. However, the current state registry lists his residence in Mobridge.
The registry page was updated on May 26, 2026.
TRF News is not publishing Baker’s exact street address in this report.
Readers can review his official South Dakota registry record.
Federal Conviction Listed
The registry lists a federal conviction dated August 23, 2010.
The listed offense is aggravated sexual abuse of a child.
The state registry says the victim was a 10-year-old girl.
The conviction was entered in federal court in North Dakota.
The offense falls under 18 U.S.C. § 2241.
Federal law identifies that section as aggravated sexual abuse.
The law covers several forms of aggravated sexual abuse in federal jurisdiction.
Registry Shows Status Notice
The current state registry identifies Baker’s offender status as compliant.
The same page also displays a notice about registration-law violations.
It says Baker violates one or more South Dakota sex offender statutes.
Both statements currently appear on the public state record.
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe is listed as Baker’s registering agency.
The registry also lists community safety zone restrictions.
This listing does not indicate that Baker faces a new criminal charge.
It reflects a prior conviction and continuing registration requirements.
Public registry information may change after authorities process new information.
Readers should check official sources for the newest registration status.
The Justice Department’s National Sex Offender Public Website offers another public search tool.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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