Nearly a Dozen Megan’s Law Violators Arrested in NJ, NY

• Law enforcement agencies in NJ and NY joined forces for a major operation
• Several Megan's Law violators who failed to register were apprehended
• Officials emphasize that violations of Megan's Law will not be tolerated

Operation White Butterfly

Nearly a dozen Megan's Law violators have been taken off the streets of New Jersey and New York thanks to a coordinated law enforcement campaign.

Agencies Involved in the Operation

According to the New Jersey State Police, on August 14th, their agency, along with the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office and the U.S. Marshals NY/NJ Regional Fugitive Task Force to successfully concluded Phase 2 of "Operation White Butterfly."

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Targeting Non-compliant Sex Offenders

Troopers say this "coordinated, multijurisdictional initiative" went after convicted sex offenders who failed to comply with Megan's Law registration requirements.

As a result of their work, nine non-compliant offenders were apprehended across New Jersey and New York.

Authorities pointed out that work like this underscores their commitment to protecting the state's most vulnerable population and honoring the legacy of Megan Kanka.

Through strategic enforcement and close interagency collaboration, this operation delivers a clear message: violations of Megan’s Law will not be tolerated, and those who attempt to evade accountability will be located and brought to justice.

 

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Officials did not release the names of those who were arrested.