Crime & Safety

Sheriff's Office Searching for Sexual Offenders

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is searching for 11 wanted absconded sexual offenders, including two known sexual predators.

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is searching for 11 wanted absconded sexual offenders, including two known sexual predators. 

According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, absconded means "no longer residing at the last reported address given to the Florida Sexual Offender Registry."

Wanted Offenders

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  • Kevin Bedsaul, 45. Absconded from registration. 
  • Lorenzo Gonzales, 62. Absconded from probation. 
  • Emeterio Lopez-Valle, 31. Absconded from registration. 
  • James Przeklas, 43. (Sexual Predator) Absconded from probation. 
  • Rubio Augustin, 38. Absconded from probation. 
  • Dylan Shea, 23. Absconded from probation. 
  • James Spears, 39. (Sexual Predator) Absconded from probation. 
  • Kendric Howlett, 35. Absconded from probation. 
  • Mark Luke, 27. Absconded from registration. 
  • Gene Robbins, 62. Warrant for failure to notify. 
  • Sonja William, 42. Warrant for failure to notify. 


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