Hidden among us: These 8 sex offenders from the Lehigh Valley failed t…

But as with any law, people will break it. 

It is a felony for a Megan’s Law offender not to properly register with authorities. Many have been charged over the years in the region. 

What follows is a list of those with last known addresses in the Lehigh Valley who have failed to register. It is according to the state police’s database as of Tuesday, March 5.

They fall into two categories: Absconded, which means there’s an active warrant out for their arrest on a charge of violating the law, and non-compliant, which means they have failed to register but are not yet charged.

A state police spokesman previously explained that there are a number of reasons why a non-complaint sex offender may not immediately be charged. One example: he or she failed to register because of a medical issue. An investigation on the reason is conducted before the charge is filed, triggering a warrant.

Primary offense: Attempted kidnapping 

Last known address: 724 Walnut St., Allentown

Last updated date of registration: Jan. 4, 2018

Additional information: Born in 1952, Aponte is described as 5 feet, 4 inches tall and weighing 165 pounds. He has brown hair and eyes. He has no known tattoos or scars. 

Primary offense: Attempted sexual assault

Last known address: 14th and Turner streets, Allentown

Last updated date of registration: Oct. 23, 2018

Additional information: Born in 1960, Haddock is described as 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighing 150 pounds. He has brown hair and eyes. He has no known tattoos or scars.