09/19/2011
By Nava Ghalili
HARRISBURG - Two specific loopholes in Megan's Law means some sex offenders in Pennsylvania could be getting away with not complying with the law, according to law enforcement.
District Attorneys and law enforcement in the area want to see the Governor sign a bill that fixes two dangerous loopholes.
Right now an out of state offender moving into Pennsylvania does not have to register their location... neither do the homeless.
A recent case of a homeless Cumberland County man gave testament to the frustration for law enforcement.
53-year-old [name withheld] was arrested for his 5th attempt of retail theft, he was also a previous sex offender that was not complying with Megan's Law, because he was homeless.
"That fact that [name withheld] can come and go as he please just because he was homeless was absurd," said Carlisle Police Lieutenant, Michael Dzezinski.
Dauphin County District Attorney Ed Marsico said dozens of cases are dropped and offenders cannot be located each year.
"Everyday these laws aren`t passed, there are offenders that don`t have to register for Megan's Law and there is a potential for more victims," said Dauphin County District Attorney Ed Marsico.
The bill still needs to pass the Senate before Governor Corbett can sign it.
Local law enforcement said it is taking too long to move this bill along.
