Kenel Man Listed on South Dakota Sex Offender Registry
KENEL, S.D. (northwestmnnow.com) — Richard William Howard is listed on South Dakota’s public sex offender registry.
The current registry lists Howard as compliant.
His public profile was last updated on June 23, 2026.
The registry lists a federal sexual abuse conviction from April 2, 2007.
The state describes the offense as involving a 17-year-old girl.
Northwest MN Now is not publishing Howard’s exact street address.
Federal Sexual Abuse Conviction
The South Dakota registry identifies the conviction jurisdiction as federal.
The conviction occurred in South Dakota, according to the public registry.
The listed federal offense falls under 18 U.S.C. § 2242.
That section of federal law covers the crime of sexual abuse.
Readers can review 18 U.S.C. § 2242 through Cornell Law School.
The registry does not provide the complete federal court file.
It also does not provide detailed facts surrounding the original case.
Because the registry gives limited case details, this report adds no further allegations.
Current Registry Information
The registry currently identifies Kenel as Howard’s community of residence.
Kenel is located in Corson County in north-central South Dakota.
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe is listed as Howard’s registering agency.
The public profile includes registration and conviction information.
Readers can view Richard William Howard’s official registry profile.
Registry information may change after required updates are submitted.
Residents should check the official state website for current information.
South Dakota Registry
South Dakota maintains an online database of people required to register as sex offenders.
The public can search by name, city, county, or other information.
Visit the South Dakota Sex Offender Registry for current records.
The state advises users to verify identifying information when reviewing registry entries.
This report is based on public records available from official sources.
It does not make allegations beyond Howard’s documented conviction and registry information.
I’m Bob Wheeler reporting for Northwest MN Now.
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