(WILMINGTON, Ohio) -- Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is requesting the public's help in locating a sexual predator who has failed to register his address with authorities.
Deputies with the Clinton County Sheriff's Office issued a warrant for the arrest of Jason Bingham on March 13, 2013. He is wanted on a charge of failure to register.
According to public records, the suspect was convicted in 2003 in Bay County, Florida, on a charge of Attempted Lewd and Lascivious Act in the Presence of a Child. Records indicate the victim was a juvenile female.
Bingham last registered his address as being on Columbus Street in Wilmington. He may be driving a grey, 2003 Acura.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Jason Bingham should contact the Clinton County Sheriff's Office or the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) at 855-BCI-OHIO (855-224-6446).
This news release is part of Attorney General Mike DeWine’s Crimes Against Children Initiative. As part of the Crimes Against Children Initiative, Attorney General DeWine will publicize convicted sex offenders who have victimized children and are wanted on outstanding warrants. Other parts of the initiative include the establishment of a Crimes Against Children Unit at BCI, creation of a rapid response team for crimes against children, and specialized law enforcement training through BCI and the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA).
Name: Jason Bingham
Sex: Male
Race: Caucasian
Date of Birth: September 9, 1979
Height: 5'04”
Weight: 140
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Warrant Issued: Clinton County Sheriff’s Office
Date of Warrant: March 13, 2013
Charge: Failure to Register
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Media Contacts:
Dan Tierney: 614-466-3840
Jill Del Greco: 614-466-3840