Executive Summary
- Two men, Dwight Lane and Saderick Roberts, were arrested in Memphis for failing to register as sex offenders.
- Both men have prior convictions for sex crimes involving children, dating back to 1998 and 1993, respectively.
- U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller stated that compliance with registry laws is “not optional” and a matter of public safety.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Two men previously convicted of sex crimes against children have been arrested for failing to comply with sex offender registration laws, the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) announced. The arrests of Dwight Lane, 56, and Saderick Roberts, 53, were carried out by the Memphis Safe Task Force following outstanding warrants for both individuals.
According to the USMS, Lane was convicted of rape of a child in 1998 and had been out of compliance with registry requirements since 2019. Roberts, convicted of aggravated rape of a child in 1993, was reportedly non-compliant with his registration obligations since January 2024.
Tennessee state law mandates that registered sex offenders complete an initial registration within 48 hours of their release from custody. The law also requires them to perform regular in-person check-ins and to report any changes to their address or employment within 48 hours. Furthermore, online identifiers such as email addresses must be updated within 72 hours.
U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller for the Western District of Tennessee emphasized the seriousness of these requirements. “Compliance is not optional,” Miller stated. “When individuals fail to meet their legal obligations under the sex offender registry, they endanger public safety and we will respond, ensuring accountability.” He added that the task force is committed to enforcing these laws to protect local communities.
The arrests highlight the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to monitor and enforce sex offender registration laws. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
