Morrow County deputies are asking residents to keep an eye out for a registered sex offender who, they say, has fallen out of compliance with his reporting rules. A warrant has been issued for 28-year-old Anthony James Purvis after he allegedly failed to keep his required registration current, and authorities have circulated a detailed physical description, including multiple distinctive tattoos, to help people recognize him. Anyone who may know where he is is urged to contact the sheriff’s office right away.
The county runs an online sex-offender resources page that lays out registration duties and lets residents sign up for public alerts. According to the Morrow County Sheriff's Office, Tier II registrants must verify their address every 180 days, and the site links to alert partners and anonymous tip tools.
Details From The Sheriff's Alert
In a Facebook post today, the sheriff's office identified the wanted man as Anthony James Purvis, born June 2, 1998, and listed his registration number as 10413090, noting that he is a Tier II sex offender, according to the Morrow County Sheriff's Office. The post describes Purvis as about 6 feet tall and roughly 220 pounds, with hazel eyes and blonde hair. It also details several tattoos, including jugg420alo with a pot leaf on his right ribcage, a cross on his chest, skull-and-flame artwork on his left forearm, and a Chargers bolt on his neck. The department says a warrant has been issued for failure to register.
How To Report Tips Or Check The Registry
The sheriff's office offers multiple ways to share information, from a phone dispatch line to an online tip form. Morrow County Sheriff's Office lists dispatch at 419‑946‑4444, and the office address as 101 Home Road in Mt. Gilead, and it connects residents to tools like SheriffAlerts and iCrimeWatch for public notifications and searches of the registry.
Legal Consequences For Failing To Register
Failing to follow Ohio’s sex-offender registration laws is a criminal offense that can bring felony charges, with the level of the charge generally tied to the severity of the original sex offense. The legal framework and potential penalties are laid out in the Ohio Revised Code, which also covers verification schedules and community-notification rules. Anyone with legal questions is directed to review the statute or contact the sheriff’s office for guidance.
What Residents Should Watch For
If you believe you have seen Purvis, authorities say you should not approach him. Instead, call dispatch at 419‑946‑4444 or use the sheriff’s online tip form. The Facebook alert lists his tattoos and other identifying details specifically to help residents report sightings while staying safe. Locals can also sign up for notifications through the county’s alert partners, and the sheriff’s office is asking anyone with information to reach out immediately.
