Livingston County officials have arrested five sex offenders for violations of registration requirements.

In a recent compliance check, officers checked on 35 offenders in Livingston County.  Cox says most were in compliance with sex-offender registration laws.  Five had failed to follow the requirements and were arrested on Tuesday.

Cox says the violations included failing to notify authorities of activities on social web sites, failing to disclose vehicle information, cell phone information, and incorrect address reporting.

Sheriff Steve Cox says his deputies received assistance from the the Livingston County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and the Western Missouri Cyber Crimes Task Force.

Cox says they have at least three additional persons of interest where investigation reports will be provided to Prosecuting Attorney Adam Warren for consideration of charges.  They have also shared information with another county sheriff regarding a potential registration violation in that county.

A free copy of the registered offender list may be obtained at the dispatch window of the Livingston County Sheriffs Office, 901 Webster Street, Chillicothe, MO.

To the majority of the people involved in this investigation we truly appreciate their compliance and cooperation.  We greatly appreciate the assistance of the Western Missouri Cyber Crimes Task Force for their dedication and assistance.

According to a news release, the suspects are identified as follows:
1.  Joseph Allen Panholzer, 40, Chillicothe, bond initially placed at $40,000.  Arrested on 09-09-2011 and since released on bond.
2.  Bryon Keith Pride, 50, Chillicothe, bond originally placed at $2,500.
3.  Eric Lee Raymo, 39, Chillicothe, bond originally placed at $2,500.
4.  Jeffery Dale Oster, 28, Chillicothe, bond originally placed at $2,500.
5.  Alan E. Kitchener, 29, Chillicothe, bond originally placed at $2,500.