Wakpala Man Listed on SD Sex Offender Registry
Wakpala (trfnews.i234.me) — Lyle Wayne Baker appears on the South Dakota Sex Offender Registry.
The information provided to TRF News identifies Baker as a Tier 3 registrant.
The current state registry lists Baker as living in Wakpala, South Dakota.
The public record shows an update date of July 21, 2026.
TRF News is not republishing Baker’s exact street address in this report.
Readers can review his official South Dakota registry record.
Federal Sexual Abuse Conviction
The state registry lists Baker’s federal conviction date as September 17, 2012.
The listed offense is sexual abuse of a person incapable of consenting.
The registry states that the victim was a 17-year-old female.
Baker pleaded guilty to the federal sexual abuse charge on June 20, 2012.
He was sentenced in federal court on September 17, 2012.
The sentence included 135 months in federal custody.
It also included five years of supervised release and a $100 assessment.
The federal case arose from an incident in Wakpala during May 2011.
The offense involved 18 U.S.C. § 2242.
Federal law identifies that section as sexual abuse.
The law covers abuse involving threats, incapacity, and other defined circumstances.
Registry Shows Additional Notice
The current registry identifies Baker’s offender status as compliant.
However, the page also displays a notice concerning registration law violations.
It says Baker violates one or more South Dakota sex offender statutes.
Both statements appear on the current state registry page.
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe is listed as Baker’s registering agency.
The registry also lists community safety zone restrictions for Baker.
The registry entry does not report a new arrest or new criminal charge.
It reflects Baker’s past conviction and continuing registration requirements.
Public registry information can change after agencies process new information.
Readers should consult official records for the latest registration details.
Residents can also use the National Sex Offender Public Website.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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