The Minnesota Department of Corrections is seeking a Level 3 predatory offender who is no longer complying with the conditions of his release from prison.
Jonah James Hawkins was released from prison on April 22, 2015, to intensive supervised release by the DOC. He has been on fugitive status since June 27 when he absconded from his supervision. He was last seen leaving his residence in Halstad. He may have traveled to North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, Florida or Arizona.
Hawkins is 26 years old. He is Caucasian, has black hair and blue eyes, and is 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs 137 pounds.
Hawkins has a criminal history that includes a conviction for second-degree criminal sexual conduct against a juvenile female.
Citizens should not attempt to confront Hawkins. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call 911 or the DOC Fugitive Hotline at 651-603-0026.
