SCSO Seeking Whereabouts of Convicted Sex Offender (Apprehended)

May 25, 2016 - Richard Coon was apprehended by the LaPorte Police Department Thursday, May 19, 2016.


May 6, 2016 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Richard Coon. Coon is a registered sex offender and is wanted for failure to register/sex offenders duty to register.

Coon is a white male, 6’0, 175 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. He has tattoos on his right and left hip. Coon‘s last known address was on County Road 1023 in Center.  

Center Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information. Anyone who has information regarding this crime should call Center Crime Stoppers at 936-598-SAFE (7233) or submit a tip online at www.centercrimestoppers.com.  Remember you don't have to give your name. All calls and cash rewards are completely anonymous. Rewards will only be paid on tips submitted through the Center Crime Stoppers system.

If a caller does not wish to remain anonymous or receive a reward, they may call the Shelby County Sheriff's Office at 936-598-5600 and speak with Investigator Chad Brown.