VIKING, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — The Minnesota Department of Corrections lists Matthew Allen Berry in its public registrant notification records. The listing identifies Viking, in Marshall County, as his registered location.
According to the state record, Berry was released from prison on February 1, 2025. The department also reports that his court-imposed prison sentence and supervised release have expired.
The public notice provides details about Berry’s past offense, identifying information, and registration status. It does not report a new arrest or criminal charge in 2026.
Details of Matthew Berry’s Offense History
According to the Minnesota DOC, Berry engaged in sexual contact with a female child he knew in 2010. The department states that the contact included penetration.
Investigators documented that Berry used a significant relationship of trust to gain access to the victim. The state reports that he exploited opportunities for contact without supervision.
The listed offense falls under Minnesota Statute 609.343, which addresses second-degree criminal sexual conduct.
Berry’s DOC offender identification number is 241159. His listed birth date is August 4, 1986.
Registered Location in Marshall County
The public notification record lists Viking, Minnesota, 56760, as Berry’s registered location. The supplied information identifies the community but does not provide a specific street address.
The DOC also lists Mathew Allen Berry as an alternate spelling of his name.
Although the record includes a local supervision contact, it states that his prison sentence and supervised release have expired.
The supplied notice does not establish whether Berry’s registered location has changed since its publication.
How Minnesota’s Public Notification System Works
Minnesota law requires certain individuals to register following qualifying offenses. Some registrants are also subject to public community notification.
Under Minnesota Statute 244.052, law enforcement determines which information should be publicly released.
The DOC posts authorized public notifications within 48 hours after receiving approval from the responsible law enforcement agency.
Registration requirements are outlined in Minnesota Statute 243.166.
The state says individuals appearing in these records are not necessarily wanted by law enforcement. Berry’s supplied notice does not identify him as wanted.
Where Residents Can Get More Information
Residents with questions about Berry’s public notification can contact the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office at 218-745-5411.
The Minnesota DOC Community Notification Unit can also provide information about the notification process.
Residents can call 651-361-7340 or the toll-free number, 866-396-9953. Questions can also be emailed to notification.doc@state.mn.us.
The DOC generally responds to questions within 24 hours during normal business hours.
Residents can review the Minnesota Community Notification Act fact sheet for details about risk levels and notification rules.
Additional information is available through the Minnesota Department of Corrections.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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