Wyoming County Sex Offender Registry

Wyoming County residents can search for registered sex offenders through the Pennsylvania State Police Megan's Law website at meganslaw.psp.pa.gov. The free public search tool lets you look up offenders by name, zip code, county, or by radius from any address in Wyoming County. No account is needed to run a search. Results show each offender's name, photo, address, and the offense that triggered registration. This page covers how the registry works in Wyoming County and what local residents need to know.

Wyoming County Sex Offender Registry

Pennsylvania maintains one statewide sex offender registry covering all 67 counties, including Wyoming County. The Pennsylvania State Police operate this registry under 42 Pa.C.S. Chapter 97. Every registered sex offender who lives, works, or attends school in Wyoming County is listed in the same statewide Megan's Law database. There is no separate Wyoming County registry.

Wyoming County is a rural county in northeastern Pennsylvania. Tunkhannock is the county seat and the largest community. The Pennsylvania State Police provide primary law enforcement across most of the county. The registry covers every township and borough in Wyoming County without gaps, and it updates the same day any change is entered into the system.

Wyoming County residents can run a free search by county, zip code, or address radius at the Megan's Law website to find registered offenders near any location in the county.

Note: The registry reflects information offenders have reported. If an address appears outdated or incorrect for a Wyoming County offender, call 1-866-771-3170 to report the discrepancy to PSP.

How to Search Wyoming County Sex Offenders

Go to meganslaw.psp.pa.gov to search for sex offenders in Wyoming County. Select Wyoming County from the county dropdown to return all registered offenders with addresses in the county. You can also search by borough or township to narrow results to a specific community such as Tunkhannock Borough or Meshoppen Borough.

The zip code search and the radius search are both useful in a rural county like Wyoming. Enter any address in Tunkhannock or elsewhere in the county and choose a radius up to five miles to see all registered offenders in that area on a map. Results include the offender's photo, current address, and offense information.

The Megan's Law FAQ page explains how to read search results and what each field means. The public has access only to what appears on the website. PSP cannot provide additional details beyond what is posted online.

Wyoming County and Pennsylvania Megan's Law

Wyoming County is a small, rural county bordered by Susquehanna County to the north, Sullivan County to the west, Luzerne County to the south, and Lackawanna County to the east. The county is largely forested and agricultural, with a low population density compared to urban parts of Pennsylvania. PSP provide most law enforcement services across the county's townships.

The small size of Wyoming County means the number of registered sex offenders is lower than in more urban counties. Even so, the rural geography can make monitoring more difficult. Offenders who change addresses or move to remote locations must still report within three business days. PSP verify addresses and investigate any reports of non-compliance.

The Megan's Law registry covers the entire county without exception. Whether an offender lives in Tunkhannock Borough or in a remote township, their registration goes through the same statewide PSP system. Offenders must appear in person at an approved registration or verification site for all registrations and updates.

Sex Offender Tiers in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania uses a three-tier classification system for offenses committed on or after December 20, 2012. Tier I offenders register for 15 years with annual verification. Tier II offenders register for 25 years with semi-annual in-person verification. Tier III offenders carry lifetime registration and must verify quarterly. The PSP registration page lists the specific offenses that fall under each tier.

Offenders convicted before December 20, 2012 are governed by older rules and are classified as ten-year or lifetime registrants. Both categories verify annually. Transient offenders with no fixed address must verify monthly. This rule applies to Wyoming County offenders who stay in temporary housing, hunting cabins, or non-permanent locations. Transient registration is closely monitored because irregular housing makes compliance harder to verify.

Sexually Violent Predators are assessed by the Pennsylvania Sexual Offenders Assessment Board before sentencing. SVPs register for life, verify quarterly, and trigger active community notification when they establish a new address in Wyoming County.

Note: Time served in prison does not count toward completing a 15-year or 25-year registration period. The period runs only while the offender is living in the community.

Wyoming County Law Enforcement and Megan's Law

The Pennsylvania State Police are the primary law enforcement agency for sex offender registration in Wyoming County. PSP operate the approved registration and verification sites where all offenders must appear in person. The PSP Megan's Law Section in Harrisburg handles non-compliance investigations and coordinates with local departments. The Tunkhannock Borough Police assist with enforcement within the borough.

Wyoming County offenders who fail to appear for verification or who fail to report changes within three business days face felony charges under Pennsylvania law.

When a Sexually Violent Predator registers an address in Wyoming County, PSP contact the local police chief. Notification flyers go to neighbors within 250 feet of the SVP's address, or the 25 nearest residences. In a rural county, 25 residences can span a large geographic area. Schools within one mile and daycares also receive notice. Colleges and universities within 1,000 feet are notified as well.

Sex Offender Registration Requirements in Wyoming County

All registered offenders in Wyoming County must report any changes to their personal information within three business days. Changes to home address, employer, phone numbers, vehicles, email accounts, social media identifiers, and professional licenses all require prompt in-person reporting. All updates must be made at an approved PSP registration site, not by phone or mail.

Wyoming County residents can review the PSP registration page to understand what obligations apply to offenders living or working in their community.

Offenders convicted of offenses on or after December 20, 2012 must appear at an approved PSP site at least 21 days before traveling outside the United States. They must provide complete travel details including dates, destinations, and lodging. This requirement applies to all Wyoming County offenders covered by the current tier system.

Community Notification in Wyoming County

Active community notification in Wyoming County applies only to Sexually Violent Predators and Sexually Violent Delinquent Children. When an SVP establishes residence in the county, PSP notifies the local police chief with jurisdiction. That chief distributes written notification flyers to neighbors within 250 feet of the SVP's address, or the 25 nearest residences, whichever covers more people.

Every school within one mile receives written notice. Licensed childcare centers and daycares are included. Any college or university within 1,000 feet of the address also receives notification. The director of Wyoming County's children and youth services agency is always notified when an SVP registers in the county.

For Tier I and Tier II offenders, there is no automatic neighborhood notification. Residents who want ongoing alerts for Wyoming County can sign up for free email notifications at the Megan's Law website. Under Community Tools, click Email Notifications and create a free account. You can monitor up to five addresses and receive daily alerts when an offender moves within five miles of any address on your list.

Reporting Non-Compliance in Wyoming County

If you believe a registered sex offender in Wyoming County is not meeting their reporting requirements, act immediately. Call the PSP Megan's Law Section at 1-866-771-3170, contact PSP or your local police department, or submit an online tip through the Megan's Law website. The tip line is available around the clock.

Non-compliance includes living at an address different from the one on file, missing a scheduled verification, or failing to report a new employer within three business days. Each failure is a separate criminal offense. Law enforcement takes non-compliance reports seriously and investigates them promptly.

Under 18 Pa.C.S. § 3130, helping a non-compliant offender avoid registration requirements is a felony of the third degree. This applies to anyone in Wyoming County who provides false information to law enforcement or conceals an offender's location. Victims of sex offenses can contact the Office of Victim Advocate at 1-800-563-6399 for information on notification rights.

Note: Your call helps keep the registry accurate and protects everyone in Wyoming County.

Nearby Counties

Wyoming County borders several other Pennsylvania counties. All use the same statewide PSP Megan's Law registry. Run a new county-filtered search to track offenders who may have relocated to a neighboring area.

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