{"id":45955,"date":"2026-09-02T16:14:23","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T21:14:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=45955"},"modified":"2026-08-29T08:36:52","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T13:36:52","slug":"red-lake-man-listed-tier-1-after-2017-conviction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/red-lake-man-listed-tier-1-after-2017-conviction\/","title":{"rendered":"Red Lake Man Listed Tier 1 After 2017 Conviction"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Red Lake Man Listed Tier 1 After 2017 Conviction<\/h2>\n<p><strong>RED LAKE (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Edward Merlin May is listed as a Tier 1 offender in registration information provided to TRF News.<\/p>\n<p>May, 54, is listed as a resident of Red Lake, Minnesota.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied record shows a conviction dated February 14, 2017.<\/p>\n<p>It lists October 20, 2025, as the most recent verification date.<\/p>\n<h2>2017 Federal Conviction Listed<\/h2>\n<p>The offense is listed as aiding and abetting abusive sexual contact.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied registration record cites 18 U.S.C. 2244(a)(2) and 2246(3).<\/p>\n<p>TRF News is reporting the offense description as it appears in the supplied registration information.<\/p>\n<p>The provided record does not describe the conduct behind May&#8217;s conviction.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not include sentencing information or related federal court documents.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/18\/2244\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">18 U.S.C. 2244<\/a> through Cornell Law School.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 30px 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/MAY-EDWARD-MERLIN.png\" alt=\"Edward Merlin May mugshot\" \/><small>Edward Merlin May<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The related definitions appear in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/18\/2246\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">18 U.S.C. 2246<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Official court records should be used when seeking details about the underlying criminal case.<\/p>\n<h2>Tier 1 Registration<\/h2>\n<p>The supplied registration information classifies May as a Tier 1 offender.<\/p>\n<p>Registration duties can depend on the conviction and laws governing each individual case.<\/p>\n<p>Verification requirements can also vary based on a person&#8217;s registration status.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redlakenation.org\/sex-offender-registry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Red Lake Nation Sex Offender Registry<\/a> provides registration information and tier details.<\/p>\n<p>Public safety resources are also available through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redlakenation.org\/public-safety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Red Lake Nation Public Safety Department<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The latest verification date shown in May&#8217;s supplied record is October 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>No newer verification date was included in the information provided to TRF News.<\/p>\n<h2>Physical Description<\/h2>\n<p>The supplied record lists May as 5 feet, 8 inches tall.<\/p>\n<p>His listed weight is 260 pounds.<\/p>\n<p>His hair is listed as black. His eyes are listed as brown.<\/p>\n<p>The record gives his date of birth as January 14, 1972.<\/p>\n<p>No aliases were included in the information supplied for this report.<\/p>\n<p>The registration information lists a residential location in Red Lake.<\/p>\n<p>TRF News is not publishing the full street address in this article.<\/p>\n<h2>Current Registration Information<\/h2>\n<p>Registry information can change after verification, court action, or other official updates.<\/p>\n<p>This report reflects the registration information supplied to TRF News.<\/p>\n<p>Readers should rely on current official records when checking registration status.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><small>Copyright 2026 TRF News. 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