{"id":43330,"date":"2026-08-13T10:16:20","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T15:16:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=43330"},"modified":"2026-08-12T11:06:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T16:06:25","slug":"kenel-man-listed-on-south-dakota-sex-offender-registry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/kenel-man-listed-on-south-dakota-sex-offender-registry\/","title":{"rendered":"Kenel Man Listed on South Dakota Sex Offender Registry"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kenel Man Listed on South Dakota Sex Offender Registry<\/h2>\n

KENEL, S.D.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Richard William Howard is listed on South Dakota\u2019s public sex offender registry.<\/p>\n

The current registry lists Howard as compliant.<\/p>\n

His public profile was last updated on June 23, 2026.<\/p>\n

The registry lists a federal sexual abuse conviction from April 2, 2007.<\/p>\n

The state describes the offense as involving a 17-year-old girl.<\/p>\n

TRF News is not publishing Howard\u2019s exact street address.<\/p>\n

Federal Sexual Abuse Conviction<\/h2>\n

The South Dakota registry identifies the conviction jurisdiction as federal.<\/p>\n

The conviction occurred in South Dakota, according to the public registry.<\/p>\n

The listed federal offense falls under 18 U.S.C. \u00a7 2242.<\/p>\n

That section of federal law covers the crime of sexual abuse.<\/p>\n

Readers can review 18 U.S.C. \u00a7 2242<\/a> through Cornell Law School.<\/p>\n

The registry does not provide the complete federal court file.<\/p>\n

It also does not provide detailed facts surrounding the original case.<\/p>\n


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Richard William Howard. Photo: South Dakota Sex Offender Registry.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Because the registry gives limited case details, this report adds no further allegations.<\/p>\n

Current Registry Information<\/h2>\n

The registry currently identifies Kenel as Howard\u2019s community of residence.<\/p>\n

Kenel is located in Corson County in north-central South Dakota.<\/p>\n

The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe is listed as Howard\u2019s registering agency.<\/p>\n

The public profile includes registration and conviction information.<\/p>\n

Readers can view Richard William Howard\u2019s official registry profile<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Registry information may change after required updates are submitted.<\/p>\n

Residents should check the official state website for current information.<\/p>\n

South Dakota Registry<\/h2>\n

South Dakota maintains an online database of people required to register as sex offenders.<\/p>\n

The public can search by name, city, county, or other information.<\/p>\n

Visit the South Dakota Sex Offender Registry<\/a> for current records.<\/p>\n

The state advises users to verify identifying information when reviewing registry entries.<\/p>\n

This report is based on public records available from official sources.<\/p>\n

It does not make allegations beyond Howard\u2019s documented conviction and registry information.<\/p>\n

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

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

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