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Marshals arrest 330 fugitives, including 5 in Las Vegas during sex crimes sweep

Hope, AR. July 27, 2026 the Hempstead County Sheriff’s Office announced today that it has joined the nationwide OffenderWatch sex offender registry network, which enables interagency collaboration on investigations and sharing of critical information involving registered sex offenders with other local law enforcement agencies across the country.

Twenty years after the Adam Walsh Act was signed into law, its impact continues to strengthen public safety through improved collaboration, information sharing, and community awareness. OffenderWatch remains committed to helping law enforcement agencies connect across jurisdictions, streamline offender relocation, support national registry accuracy, and provide timely community notifications. Together with thousands of agency partners, we continue working toward one shared goal: safer communities through better information.

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