The Marion County Sheriff's Office has issued a request for assistance in locating Edward D. Averitte, a 45-year-old Black male who has violated the terms of his sex offender registration. Averitte stands 6 feet tall, weighs approximately 240 pounds, has a bald head, and brown eyes. He was previously convicted of Sexual Battery in 2004 and is required by law to maintain a current registration as a sex or violent offender. A warrant has been put out for his arrest due to his failure to comply with these registration requirements.
According to a social media post by the Marion County Sheriff's Office, Averitte is currently sought for Failure to Register as a Sex or Violent Offender. The Sheriff’s Office actively engages the public in locating non-compliant sex offenders through their weekly Monday Morning Roundup feature. Averitte, like others, was previously registered but now is not complying with his legal duties, which include updating his address, employment, or vehicle details if there are changes, a lack of compliance that leads to an immediate issuance of a warrant.
Those with information on Averitte's whereabouts are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at (317) 262-TIPS. Furthermore, Averitte himself has the option to reach out to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Safe Surrender line at (317) 327-SAFE (7233). The Sheriff’s Office has made it clear that there is a zero-tolerance policy in place regarding sex offenders and their adherence to the law.
The necessity of registration compliance is emphasized by the Sheriff’s Office as part of a broader public safety effort. "The people featured on the Monday Morning Roundup were registered, but now are in violation of their registration requirements," stated the Marion County Sheriff's Office on social media. These measures are not only intended to monitor offenders, but they also serve as a bridge between law enforcement and communities working together to enhance safety awareness, and accountability.
