Jamestown (JPD) Jamestown Police is warning residents about a high-risk sex offender who is living in the community.

54 year Dean Allen Benter is living at the Buffalo Motel #34 located at 1530 6th Ave SW. He drives a dark green 1993 Ford Pickup, SD Lic 29733 and a White 1994 International Truck with ND Notary Sticker.

Benter he, is six feet four inches tall, weighing 325 pounds, and has blue eyes and blonde/strawberry hair.

Benter has been assigned a high-risk assessment by the ND risk level committee, Office of the Attorney General.

Benter was convicted of 6 counts of possession of prohibited materials in 2021 in Barnes County.

Benter is not wanted at this time and has served the sentence imposed by the court. This notification is meant for public safety and not to increase fear in the community, nor should this information be used to threaten, assault or intimidate the offender. Attempts to harass, intimidate or threaten these offenders or their families, landlords or employers will be turned over for prosecution.

Benter is on parole with ND Parole and Probation.

More information on registered offenders at www.sexoffender.nd.gov