{"id":45346,"date":"2026-08-28T18:11:04","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T23:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=45346"},"modified":"2026-10-25T08:25:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-25T13:25:39","slug":"saint-michael-man-listed-as-tier-3-sex-offender-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/saint-michael-man-listed-as-tier-3-sex-offender-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Saint Michael Man Listed as Tier 3 Sex Offender"},"content":{"rendered":"

Saint Michael (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Fulton Joseph Merrick is listed as a Tier 3 offender in registration information reviewed by TRF News.<\/p>\n

Merrick is also listed under the alias FJ Merrick.<\/p>\n

The record lists Merrick as a resident of Saint Michael, North Dakota.<\/p>\n

His date of birth is December 23, 1975. He is 50 years old.<\/p>\n

The supplied record lists June 1, 2026, as his latest verification date.<\/p>\n

2006 Federal Conviction Listed<\/h2>\n

The registration record lists a federal conviction dated May 17, 2006.<\/p>\n

The offense is listed as sexual abuse of a minor.<\/p>\n

The record cites 18 U.S.C. \u00a7 2243(a) and 18 U.S.C. \u00a7 1153.<\/p>\n

18 U.S.C. \u00a7 2243 covers sexual abuse of a minor under federal law.<\/p>\n

Subsection 2243(a) applies to certain victims between 12 and 15 years old.<\/p>\n

The law requires the other person to be at least four years older.<\/p>\n

\"Fulton
Fulton Joseph Merrick<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The conviction also cites 18 U.S.C. \u00a7 1153.<\/p>\n

Section 1153 addresses specified federal crimes committed within Indian country.<\/p>\n

The supplied record does not provide more details about Merrick’s original case.<\/p>\n

It also does not list his sentence or federal court case number.<\/p>\n

TRF News is reporting the conviction as shown in the registration information.<\/p>\n

Tier 3 Registration Information<\/h2>\n

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

Merrick is listed as 6 feet tall and weighing 185 pounds.<\/p>\n

His hair is listed as black. His eyes are listed as brown.<\/p>\n

The registration information lists a Saint Michael residence.<\/p>\n

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

Readers can use the North Dakota Offender Search<\/a> for current public information.<\/p>\n

The state website provides public information about qualifying registered offenders.<\/p>\n

North Dakota says the website updates when official registration information changes.<\/p>\n

Verification Date Listed in 2026<\/h2>\n

The supplied record lists June 1, 2026, as Merrick’s last verification date.<\/p>\n

Registration information can change after moves or other official updates.<\/p>\n

Readers should check the official registry before relying on a listed address.<\/p>\n

The conviction described in this report occurred in 2006.<\/p>\n

This report does not state that Merrick faces a new criminal charge.<\/p>\n

Readers can also visit the National Sex Offender Public Website<\/a> for additional registry resources.<\/p>\n

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

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

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