Nevada Police started following up on the information and was able to develop a lead on the subject's whereabouts. On August 17th Nevada Police went to the area where they believed the subject was staying at.
While in the area, officers were able to locate the subject in the 1700 block of N. Washington Street. Further follow up by officers revealed the subject had absconded and not registered since May of 2020. Through additional investigation, it was determined the subject had been in Nevada for only a few months until his capture.
Nevada Police took custody of the subject and he was transported to the Vernon County Jail for holding.
On August 18, 2023, Nevada Police followed up with the St. Francois County Circuit Court and discovered the subject had an additional Probation Violation warrant for his arrest that had been issued in May 2022. The subject has been identified as follows:
Joe M. Harrison, age 59 of Bismarck, Missouri.
On August 17, 2023, the following charges were filed against Joe Harrison through the Vernon County Associate Court: One (1) Count of Fail to Register as a Sex Offender – E Felony. Harrison is being held in the Vernon County Jail in lieu of a $25,000 cash only bond.
Citizens are encouraged to contact the police if they have any information that would be helpful to combat crime.
To report criminal activities call 911, contact the Nevada Police Department at (417) 448-5100 or use the Nevada Police Department’s Tip Hotline (417) 667-8477. Any and all information can be kept confidential if requested.
