In accordance with Minnesota’s Community Notification Act, Rochester Police Department is releasing information regarding Charles Wesley Jones, a Level 3 predatory offender.

Jones was released from custody to the 700 block of 13th Avenue SE, Rochester, MN 55904 on March 18, 2024. A fact sheet with additional information is available here.

Convicted predatory offenders have always been released to live in our communities, but it was not until passage of the Registration Act of 1991 that law enforcement had a right to know an offender’s residence or track their moves after his/her initial release from custody. With the passage of the Community Notification Act, law enforcement now may share information with the public about many of these offenders. This creates an informed community that can engage with law enforcement to address any concerns and/or issues involving these individuals.

Further information may be found here at the Minnesota Department of Corrections Public Registrant Search or you may contact the Minnesota Department of Corrections, Risk Assessment and Community Notification unit by phone at 651-361-7340 or 866-396-9953, or email at notification.doc@state.mn.us.