Red Lake Man Listed Tier 1 After 2017 Conviction
RED LAKE (trfnews.i234.me) — Edward Merlin May is listed as a Tier 1 offender in registration information provided to TRF News.
May, 54, is listed as a resident of Red Lake, Minnesota.
The supplied record shows a conviction dated February 14, 2017.
It lists October 20, 2025, as the most recent verification date.
2017 Federal Conviction Listed
The offense is listed as aiding and abetting abusive sexual contact.
The supplied registration record cites 18 U.S.C. 2244(a)(2) and 2246(3).
TRF News is reporting the offense description as it appears in the supplied registration information.
The provided record does not describe the conduct behind May’s conviction.
It also does not include sentencing information or related federal court documents.
Readers can review 18 U.S.C. 2244 through Cornell Law School.
Edward Merlin May
The related definitions appear in 18 U.S.C. 2246.
Official court records should be used when seeking details about the underlying criminal case.
Tier 1 Registration
The supplied registration information classifies May as a Tier 1 offender.
Registration duties can depend on the conviction and laws governing each individual case.
Verification requirements can also vary based on a person’s registration status.
The Red Lake Nation Sex Offender Registry provides registration information and tier details.
Public safety resources are also available through the Red Lake Nation Public Safety Department.
The latest verification date shown in May’s supplied record is October 20, 2025.
No newer verification date was included in the information provided to TRF News.
Physical Description
The supplied record lists May as 5 feet, 8 inches tall.
His listed weight is 260 pounds.
His hair is listed as black. His eyes are listed as brown.
The record gives his date of birth as January 14, 1972.
No aliases were included in the information supplied for this report.
The registration information lists a residential location in Red Lake.
TRF News is not publishing the full street address in this article.
Current Registration Information
Registry information can change after verification, court action, or other official updates.
This report reflects the registration information supplied to TRF News.
Readers should rely on current official records when checking registration status.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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