Martin Andrew Arispe Jr., a heavily-tattooed Northern Iowa sex offender, has been sentenced to five years in state prison for lurking around a daycare in violation of his sex offender registry requirements. This shocking incident took place in Sac City, Iowa, where Arispe was found to be residing unlawfully within 2,000 feet of a registered daycare facility.
**Investigation and Conviction**
On January 13, 2025, Arispe, aged 36, was convicted in the Iowa District Court for Sac County for Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registry Requirements – Second Offense, a class “D” felony. The Sac City Police Department, along with the Sac County Sheriff’s Office and the Buena Vista County Sheriff’s Office, worked diligently to investigate the case and gather evidence against Arispe.
**Violation of Restrictions**
Arispe, who proudly displays tattoos on his arms, legs, chest, and back, was registered as a “homeless” sex offender living in Storm Lake, Buena Vista County. Despite this registration, he was found to be residing near a daycare facility in Sac City, which is a clear violation of his sex offender registry requirements. District Associate Judge Joseph McCarville wasted no time in ordering Arispe to begin serving his five-year sentence in state prison.
**Past Offenses**
Records indicate that Arispe had victimized a non-adult female child back in 2015, further highlighting the danger he poses to the community, especially to vulnerable individuals such as children. The Sac County Attorney’s Office handled the prosecution of this case, ensuring that justice was served for Arispe’s heinous actions.
**A Humanizing Touch**
Imagine the fear that must have gripped the parents and guardians of the children attending the daycare as they learned about Arispe’s proximity to their loved ones. The sense of violation and unease that this incident must have caused is immeasurable. It serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and community awareness when it comes to safeguarding our children from potential threats. Let this case be a call to action for us all to remain vigilant and proactive in protecting the most vulnerable among us.
