Bradford County Sheriff Gordon Smith on Monday publicly labeled Galeon Edgar Brown III as the county’s “Sexual Predator of the Week,” sharing the registrant’s name and a Starke residence while telling neighbors to leave any enforcement to law enforcement. The brief notice pointed people to state records and directed them to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for verification or to report concerns.
Sheriff's Post And The Warning It Carried
In the Facebook post, the sheriff named Galeon Edgar Brown III and gave a Starke address taken from state records, pairing it with the familiar caution to the public: do not use the information to harass sexual offenders or predators, as posted by Sheriff Gordon Smith - Bradford County Sheriff. The sheriff’s office directed readers to the official registry entries for photographs and full registration details.
How To Verify And Report
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement runs the statewide Sexual Offenders and Predators search and operates a toll-free tip line at 1-888-357-7332 for corrections or anonymous reports, per FDLE. Public registry data compiled on sites such as OffenderRadar list Galeon Edgar Brown III with a predator designation and convictions dating back to 2015.
What The Law Allows And Prohibits
Florida law authorizes the release of specified registration details and requires public access to offender records under Chapter 943, while also placing limits on how those public records can be used; the statutory language is available from the Florida Senate. FDLE materials also warn that materially altering or misusing registry information can be a criminal offense and advise residents to contact the Offender Registry Services Bureau with questions.
Local Follow-Up And Safety Steps
FDLE asks residents who believe a listing is inaccurate, or who have relevant information, to use the hotline rather than approaching registrants themselves. For local non-emergency follow-up, the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office lists its non-emergency number on its website, Bradford County Sheriff’s Office. Earlier this spring, Hoodline covered a similar “Sexual Predator of the Week” spotlight on another Starke resident for additional context on the sheriff’s recurring posts.
