Search Cambria County Sex Offenders
Cambria County is located in west-central Pennsylvania with a deep history in coal and steel. Ebensburg is the county seat, while Johnstown is the largest city in the county. Registered sex offenders in Cambria County are listed in Pennsylvania's Megan's Law database, which is maintained by the Pennsylvania State Police under 42 Pa.C.S. Chapter 97. Residents of Johnstown, Ebensburg, and surrounding communities can search the registry at no cost. The Johnstown Police Department serves the city, while the State Police cover many rural townships across Cambria County.
Cambria County Quick Facts
Cambria County Sex Offender Registry
The Cambria County sex offender registry is part of the statewide Pennsylvania Megan's Law database at meganslaw.psp.pa.gov. All offenders required to register under 42 Pa.C.S. Chapter 97 must provide their address information to the Pennsylvania State Police. That data is then published in the public registry. Searches are free and available around the clock.
Cambria County has an industrial heritage built on coal mining and steel production, particularly in and around Johnstown. The county covers a wide area with significant rural townships and several boroughs. Ebensburg serves as the county seat and government center. The Cambria County government can be reached through cambriacountypa.gov.
The following image shows the Cambria County government website. Cambria County government provides local services and supports community safety efforts in coordination with law enforcement agencies.
The county government works alongside the Pennsylvania State Police and local departments to address public safety issues, including sex offender registration compliance in Cambria County.
Note: The registry reflects information reported by offenders themselves. Address data may lag behind actual moves if an offender has not yet completed a required update.
How to Search Cambria County Sex Offenders
You have two main options for searching registered offenders in Cambria County. Search by name if you want to check a specific individual. Search by location if you want to see all offenders near a particular address or zip code.
The Pennsylvania Megan's Law website handles both types of searches. For a location search, enter a Cambria County zip code or select the municipality from the dropdown list. Results show each offender's name, photo, address, offenses, and tier. You can click any result for more information about that individual.
For a name search, type in the first and last name of the person you want to check. The system searches statewide, so confirm the address shows a Cambria County location to verify the person is registered here. The Megan's Law FAQ has answers to common search questions.
The image below shows the official Pennsylvania Megan's Law registry. The registry is the only official source for registered sex offender information in Cambria County.
Residents of Johnstown, Ebensburg, and other Cambria County communities can use the registry search to locate offenders in their neighborhoods.
Cambria County Law Enforcement and Megan's Law
Johnstown has its own police department that handles Megan's Law compliance within the city. Johnstown Police officers verify that offenders living in the city report on schedule and keep their address information current. The department refers violations to the district attorney's office for prosecution when needed.
Ebensburg Borough Police serve the county seat. Most of the rural townships across Cambria County rely on the Pennsylvania State Police. PSP troopers stationed in the area handle registration duties, compliance checks, and investigations involving offenders who live outside municipal police jurisdictions.
The image below shows the Pennsylvania State Police website, which oversees statewide sex offender registration. The Pennsylvania State Police maintain the Megan's Law database and enforce registration requirements across Cambria County.
State Police coordination ensures that offenders who move between municipalities in Cambria County do not fall through the gaps in the registration system.
Sex Offender Tiers in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania uses a three-tier system to classify sex offenders under 42 Pa.C.S. § 9799.14. The tier assigned to an offender is based on the offense they were convicted of, not on their behavior after release. All offenders in Cambria County fall under these same statewide classifications.
Tier I carries a 15-year registration period with annual check-ins. Tier II requires 25 years of registration and reporting every six months. Tier III offenders register for life and check in every three months. Sexually Violent Predators are also lifetime registrants who report quarterly and are subject to active community notification. Offenders without a fixed address must report monthly as transient registrants.
People convicted before December 2012 may be listed under the older Pennsylvania system as ten-year or lifetime registrants. Review the full Chapter 97 statutes to understand how older convictions are handled under current law.
Community Notification in Cambria County
When a Sexually Violent Predator registers or moves to a new address in Cambria County, Pennsylvania law requires direct notification to people and organizations near that address. This process runs automatically under 42 Pa.C.S. § 9799.28.
Residents within 250 feet of the offender's address receive written notice. If that area covers fewer than 25 residences, the 25 most immediate neighbors are notified. Schools within one mile of the address receive notice. Daycares and colleges within 1,000 feet are also notified. The Cambria County children and youth services agency receives notification as well.
This active notification is limited to SVPs. For all other registered offenders in Cambria County, the public registry is the primary tool for community awareness. Residents can check the registry at any time to see who is registered in their neighborhood or municipality.
Note: Community notification happens each time an SVP moves to a new address, not just once at the time of their initial registration in Cambria County.
Electronic Notification for Cambria County Residents
Residents of Cambria County can receive automatic email alerts through the Pennsylvania Megan's Law website. This service is free. It sends you an email when a registered sex offender moves within five miles of any address you have added to your account.
Sign up at meganslaw.psp.pa.gov by creating a free account. You can add up to five addresses. Common choices include your home, your children's school, or your place of work in Cambria County or nearby. When an offender's address changes and falls within five miles of one of your saved locations, you receive an email alert.
The system is run by the Pennsylvania State Police and requires no fees. Alerts reach you shortly after the registry is updated. This tool helps Cambria County families stay informed without checking the registry manually each day. The Sexual Offenders Assessment Board also provides information on the evaluation and classification process for Pennsylvania sex offenders.
Reporting Non-Compliance in Cambria County
Non-compliance by a registered offender in Cambria County is a serious matter. Offenders must report any change in address, employment, schooling, phone number, vehicle, or internet accounts within three business days. Failure to do so is a criminal offense.
Report suspected non-compliance to the Pennsylvania State Police Megan's Law Section at 1-866-771-3170. You can also go directly to the Johnstown Police Department, Ebensburg Borough Police, or any other local law enforcement agency in Cambria County. The PSP Megan's Law Section at 1800 Elmerton Avenue in Harrisburg accepts tips from across the state.
Anyone who helps a registered sex offender evade law enforcement or hide their location commits a felony of the third degree under Pennsylvania law. Victims and concerned residents can also contact the Office of Victim Advocate for support and guidance related to sex offender issues in Cambria County.
Nearby Counties
Cambria County borders several Pennsylvania counties. Offenders near county lines may be registered in an adjacent county. Search nearby registries using the links below.