
Owatonna Police Alert Public to Level 3 Predatory Offender Release
The Owatonna Police Department is notifying the public of a Level 3 Predatory Offender release into the community.
According to the Minnesota Department of Corrections, a Level 3 Predatory Offender is someone who has been convicted of a crime and is considered to be the highest risk of reoffending.
41-year-old Robert Martinez was released last week after completing his sentence for criminal sexual conduct, and will reside in the 800 block of Harriet Avenue in Owatonna.

According to the Owatonna Police Department, Martinez engaged in sexual contact against a known, teenaged female. Martinez gained access to the victim while socializing with her and a group of acquaintances ultimately leading to an acquaintances house. Martinez used force and threats of a weapon to maintain control.
Martinez has served the sentence imposed on them by the court and is transitioning into the community. This notification is not intended to increase fear but rather raise awareness. Law enforcement believes that an informed public is a safer public.
Those convicted of sexual or predatory offenses have always been released to live in our communities. It was not until the passage of the Registration Act that law enforcement had an ability to track movement of these individuals after their initial release.
With the passage of the Community Notification Act, law enforcement may now share information about many of these individuals with the public.
Abuse of this information to threaten, harass or intimidate a registered individual is unacceptable and such acts could be charged as a crime. Such abuses could potentially end the ability of law enforcement to provide these notifications.
The Owatonna Police Department is available to provide you with useful information on personal safety. The Owatonna Police Department may be reached at 507-444-3800. To report criminal activity by this registrant or any other individual, please call 911.
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