Maryland Joins Sex-Offender Registry Program

HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) — Maryland is joining a sex-offender registry program that law enforcement officials say will make it more efficient to share records.
The Herald-Mail reported Sunday that Maryland became the 17th state to join OffenderWatch last week. A statewide contract will allow every sheriff’s office, participating police departments and the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services to use the technology.
Maryland residents will also be able to register online t