The ghouls and goblins running around trick-or-treating Friday night will have a lot of imaginary dangers on their minds, but law enforcement will try to protect the little ones from the real danger of sexual predators. The rules on Halloween for registered sex offenders are pretty simple: No outside decorations or lights, no handing out candy to trick-or-treaters and observe a 5PM curfew after which the front door can only be opened for law enforcement. “Operation Boo” has been conducted every Halloween night for about 30 years throughout California. Several agencies including Anderson and Redding Police, the Shasta County Sheriff’s and Probation Departments, the County Marshall’s Office and State Parole Agents will do compliance checks throughout Shasta County on registered sex offenders on probation or parole. Parents are advised to check the Megan’s list website for houses to avoid.
-Steve Gibson