{"id":43251,"date":"2026-08-12T11:46:13","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T16:46:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=43251"},"modified":"2026-08-12T08:58:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T13:58:02","slug":"mobridge-man-listed-on-sd-sex-offender-registry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/mobridge-man-listed-on-sd-sex-offender-registry\/","title":{"rendered":"Mobridge Man Listed on SD Sex Offender Registry"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mobridge<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Francis Merle Baker Jr. appears on the South Dakota Sex Offender Registry.<\/p>\n

The information supplied to TRF News identifies Baker as a Tier 3 registrant.<\/p>\n

The supplied record listed a Wakpala address. However, the current state registry lists his residence in Mobridge.<\/p>\n

The registry page was updated on May 26, 2026.<\/p>\n

TRF News is not publishing Baker’s exact street address in this report.<\/p>\n

Readers can review his official South Dakota registry record<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Federal Conviction Listed<\/h2>\n

The registry lists a federal conviction dated August 23, 2010.<\/p>\n

The listed offense is aggravated sexual abuse of a child.<\/p>\n

The state registry says the victim was a 10-year-old girl.<\/p>\n

The conviction was entered in federal court in North Dakota.<\/p>\n

\"Francis
Francis Merle Baker Jr. \u2014 South Dakota Sex Offender Registry photograph dated May 21, 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The offense falls under 18 U.S.C. \u00a7 2241<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Federal law identifies that section as aggravated sexual abuse.<\/p>\n

The law covers several forms of aggravated sexual abuse in federal jurisdiction.<\/p>\n

Registry Shows Status Notice<\/h2>\n

The current state registry identifies Baker’s offender status as compliant.<\/p>\n

The same page also displays a notice about registration-law violations.<\/p>\n

It says Baker violates one or more South Dakota sex offender statutes.<\/p>\n

Both statements currently appear on the public state record.<\/p>\n

The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe is listed as Baker’s registering agency.<\/p>\n

The registry also lists community safety zone restrictions.<\/p>\n

This listing does not indicate that Baker faces a new criminal charge.<\/p>\n

It reflects a prior conviction and continuing registration requirements.<\/p>\n

Public registry information may change after authorities process new information.<\/p>\n

Readers should check official sources for the newest registration status.<\/p>\n

The Justice Department’s National Sex Offender Public Website<\/a> offers another public search tool.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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