The Jones County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant and arrest warrant on Thursday, September 4, taking a registered sex offender into custody.

Authorities arrested 43-year-old Joseph Latendress at a home in the 3300 block of Augusta Road. Investigators say Latendress had registered as a sex offender in Covington County but was actually living in Jones County, a violation of state law.

Latendress is currently being held at the Jones County Adult Detention Facility on a charge of Failure To Register As A Sex Offender. Sheriff’s officials say the arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into Latendress’ activities as a sex offender, and additional charges are expected.

The Sheriff’s Department’s Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division, and Court Services Division a

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