{"id":43485,"date":"2026-08-14T10:35:13","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T15:35:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=43485"},"modified":"2026-08-12T19:45:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T00:45:00","slug":"belcourt-man-listed-as-tier-3-offender","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/belcourt-man-listed-as-tier-3-offender\/","title":{"rendered":"Belcourt Man Listed as Tier 3 Offender"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Belcourt Man Listed as Tier 3 Offender<\/h2>\n

BELCOURT, N.D.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Registry information provided to TRF News lists Loren David LaFontaine as a Tier 3 offender.<\/p>\n

The record shows his last verification date was Aug. 4, 2026. LaFontaine is listed as a Belcourt resident.<\/p>\n

The record gives his birth date as Oct. 14, 1969.<\/p>\n

Physical details list LaFontaine as 5 feet 10 inches tall. His listed weight is 235 pounds.<\/p>\n

The record also lists brown hair and brown eyes.<\/p>\n

2006 Conviction<\/h2>\n

The supplied record lists a June 19, 2006 conviction under North Dakota Century Code 12.1-20-05.<\/p>\n

The offense is identified as corruption or solicitation of a minor.<\/p>\n

Current North Dakota law addresses corruption or solicitation of minors under the same code section.<\/p>\n

Penalties vary based on the victim’s age and the conduct involved.<\/p>\n

The law also provides higher penalties for some conduct near school property.<\/p>\n

Readers can review the North Dakota law on sexual offenses<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Loren David LaFontaine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What The 2026 Date Means<\/h2>\n

The Aug. 4, 2026 date is listed as a verification date.<\/p>\n

It does not represent a new conviction.<\/p>\n

The conviction date shown in the supplied record is June 19, 2006.<\/p>\n

The supplied information does not describe a new arrest or new criminal charge in 2026.<\/p>\n

It reports registration details tied to the earlier conviction.<\/p>\n

The supplied record identifies LaFontaine as a Tier 3 offender.<\/p>\n

It also lists Belcourt as his current community.<\/p>\n

Registry Information<\/h2>\n

Public registry information can change when officials receive updated information.<\/p>\n

Readers should check the current registry before relying on an older copy of a record.<\/p>\n

The North Dakota Sex Offender Registry<\/a> provides public registry information.<\/p>\n

Readers may also visit the Turtle Mountain Sex Offender Registry<\/a> for local information.<\/p>\n

TRF News is reporting only information contained in the supplied registry record.<\/p>\n

The story does not add allegations beyond that record.<\/p>\n

Registry information should not be used for threats, harassment, or intimidation.<\/p>\n

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

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

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