Crime

Sex Offender Task Force Arrests Fernley Man for Registration Violation and Resisting Arrest

Sean Patrick Ringer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 22, 2026

Fernley, Nevada – On Oct. 21, 2026, members of the Lyon County Sheriff's Office Sex Offender Task Force (SOTF) arrested 49-year-old Fernley resident Sean Patrick Ringer for failing to comply with Nevada's sex offender registration requirements.

Ringer, a convicted sex offender required to maintain current registration information, was determined to be out of compliance after failing to complete a required registration verification in August 2026.

During contact with Task Force members at the Fernley Sheriff's Office substation, Ringer was advised of his registration violation and that he would be taken into custody. Ringer became uncooperative and physically resisted deputies' attempts to place him under arrest. Deputies were ultimately able to safely restrain Ringer and take him into custody.

Ringer was transported to the Lyon County Jail and booked on the following charges:
- Violation of Sex Offender Registration Requirements – Felony
- Resisting a Public Officer – Misdemeanor

His total bail was set at $6,140.

The Lyon County Sheriff's Office Sex Offender Task Force maintains a zero-tolerance approach to violations of Nevada's sex offender registration requirements. Registered sex offenders are responsible for understanding and complying with all applicable registration and verification requirements. Failure to comply may result in arrest and criminal prosecution.

The Lyon County Sheriff's Office Sex Offender Task Force is committed to ensuring that convicted sex offenders residing, working, or attending school within Lyon County remain in compliance with Nevada's registration requirements. Through proactive compliance checks, targeted enforcement efforts, and information provided by the public, the Task Force works to promote accountability and enhance public safety throughout Lyon County.

Members of the public who have information regarding a registered sex offender who may be out of compliance with registration requirements are encouraged to contact the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Sex Offender Task Force at SOTF@lyon-county.org.

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