There are six sex offenders registered in Winona County in the first quarter of 2023, compared to five the quarter before.
The Registry shows none of these sex offenders are sexual predators. In Minnesota, convicted predatory offenders also are subject to certain mandatory sentencing laws that are designed to minimize their chances to re-offend.
Minnesota legislation about sex offenders and predators is currently being evaluated and revised, such as if offenders with good behavior can be removed from the Registry.
Frequently updated information about sex offenders in Minnesota can be found online here.
Registered sex offenders in Winona County as of Q1
| Offender | Crime | Crime description |
|---|---|---|
| Amelioleona Jonquese Mitchell | False imprisonment, criminal sexual conduct in the third degree | Amelioleona Mitchell held a known adult female against her will and physically assaulted her. On another occasion, Mitchell engaged in sexual contact with an unknown adult female. Contact included penetration. Mitchell gained access by approaching victim in a public setting. Mitchell used force, a weapon, and manipulation to gain compliance. |
| Jason Michael Cieminski | Criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree | Jason Cieminski engaged in sexual contact with an unknown adult female. Contact included sexual touching. Cieminski gained access by entering her home without permission and took advantage of her vulnerable state. Cieminski also has a history of window peeping, breaking into homes, and stealing women's underwear. |
| Antoine Milton Booker | Criminal sexual conduct in the second degree | Antoine Booker engaged in sexual contact with an unknown female child. Contact included sexually touching and penetration. Booker gained access at a social gathering and took advantage of her vulnerable state to gain compliance. |
| Kenneth Maurice Lofton | Criminal sexual conduct in the third degree | Kenneth Lofton has a history of sexual contact against an unknown and known female teens. Contact included penetration. Lofton gained access to one female by approaching her in a public setting and inviting her to his residence. Lofton provided them with alcohol prior to offense and has used attention, affection, and manipulation to gain compliance. |
| Markus Dominik Buchite | Criminal sexual conduct in the first degree, criminal sexual conduct in the second degree | Offender has a history of sexual contact with victims (females, age 4-12). Contact included penetration. Offender was known to victims. |
| Joseph Charles Zacher | Criminal sexual conduct in the first degree | Joseph Zacher has a history of sexual contact with known and unknown female children and teenagers. Contact has included sexual touching and penetration. Zacher gained access by meeting one at a social gathering just prior to offense, and entering another's residence without permission. |
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