A registered sex offender from Homestead has logged a temporary residence in The Villages' Rosedale Villas, a change that showed up on state records this week and has not gone unnoticed among neighbors in the age‑restricted community, where seasonal and short‑term stays are common.
According to Villages‑News, 57‑year‑old Nelson Martin Prieto registered a temporary address at 1487 Rosedale Way in the Village of Duval within The Villages. The outlet reports that the update comes from the state’s official offender registry.
What the state registry shows
Records from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement list Prieto as a sexual offender who was convicted on Aug. 17, 2009, in Miami‑Dade County of lewd or lascivious exhibition involving a victim under 16. The FDLE flyer also lists his permanent address in Homestead and identifies a blue 2014 Chevrolet Equinox, license tag DJ79NV, as a vehicle associated with his registration.
What Florida law requires
Florida law requires sexual offenders to report permanent and temporary residences, vehicle information, and other identifying details to state and local authorities. It also directs sheriffs to notify day‑care centers and schools within a one‑mile radius of a predator’s residence when applicable. The registration and notification requirements are outlined in s. 943.0435 of the Florida Statutes.
How neighbors can check
Residents who want to confirm the listing can search the public database on the FDLE sexual offender website or contact the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, which maintains an annex inside The Villages. Local law enforcement is responsible for follow‑up and any community notifications when an offender establishes a temporary or permanent residence.
