Dale Lynn Taylor, a resident of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to failing to register as a sex offender. This development was reported by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma.
According to the indictment, Taylor, aged 59, was convicted of second-degree rape in Oklahoma on May 28, 2014. Following his conviction, Taylor was legally required to register as a sex offender. It was revealed that from April 2, 2019, until July 8, 2024, Taylor neglected to register and update his registration. During this period, he resided in or traveled through Indian country within the Eastern District of Oklahoma without fulfilling his registration obligations.
The case against Taylor stemmed from an investigation conducted by the United States Marshals Service Violent Crime Fugitive Task Force.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Jason A. Robertson, at the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, accepted Taylor's guilty plea. The judge also ordered the preparation of a presentence investigation report. Taylor remains in the custody of the United States Marshals Service as he awaits sentencing.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Dak T. Cohen appeared for the prosecution on behalf of the United States.
