TOBY TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Charges have been filed against a sex offender living in Clarion County for reportedly moving to a new address without notifying state police as required by law.
Court documents indicate the Clarion-based State Police filed criminal charges against 42-year-old David Earl Anthony, of Shippenville.
According to a criminal complaint, on February 10, Clarion-based State Police were notified by Clarion County Adult Probation that David Earl Anthony had been living at an unapproved residence for approximately one to two months.
The complaint notes a Clarion County Adult Probation officer substantiated the information by speaking to Anthony’s mother.
Through an investigation and an interview with Anthony, it was further confirmed Anthony had been living at an unapproved residence on State Route 68 in Toby Township for approximately 6.5 weeks without updating his residence or adding an alternative residence with the Pennsylvania Megan’s Law Registry as required by law, according to the complaint.
The following charge was filed against Anthony through Magisterial District Judge Jeffrey C. Miller’s office on Tuesday, March 31:
- Failure to Register with PSP, Felony 3
He was arraigned in front of Judge Miller at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, April 2, and was released on his own recognizance.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, with Judge Miller presiding.
According to the Pennsylvania Megan’s Law website, Anthony was convicted of indecent assault of a minor on December 12, 2012.
His registration in Pennsylvania began on April 30, 2013.
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