LANSING. The Michigan State Police (MSP) is announcing that Ontario Lamonte Taylor, 39, was arrested on Nov. 3, 2009. Taylor was featured as an absconder on the state's Most Wanted Sex Offenders Web site at www.michigan.gov/absconders.
The United States Marshal Service located Taylor in Rockwood, Tenn. After he became aware authorities had discovered his residence, Taylor made arrangements to surrender to officers in Kalamazoo, Mich.
Taylor was convicted of Criminal Sexual Conduct 2nd Degree (Personal Injury) in 1999. He was selected as one of the Michigan's most wanted sex offenders after he failed to change his address and verify his residence during a required verification period.
Michigan's Sex Offenders Registration Act requires offenders convicted of felony-listed offenses to verify their address at a local law enforcement agency quarterly during the first 15 days of January, April, July and October. Offenders are also required to report a change of address when they move or vacate a residence. Failure to do so can result in a felony conviction with a punishment ranging from four to 10 years.
The MSP Web site began featuring the names and photographs of 10 of the state's most wanted sex offenders in August 2006. As wanted individuals are located, new offenders are featured. Taylor is the eleventh "Most Wanted" sex offender registry absconder to be located this year.
The public can provide information about any offender by contacting the MSP toll free at 1-866-761-7678, or by contacting the nearest law enforcement agency.