'He's not getting the message': Noncompliant sex offender in Hurricane is going back to jail

Nathan David Karnes, 36, appeared in 5th District Court Dec. 14 for sentencing on third-degree felony count of failing to register as a sex offender and misdemeanor assault — charges the defendant pleaded no contest to on Oct. 12.

Nathan David Karnes, 36, appeared in 5th District Court Dec. 14 for sentencing on third-degree felony count of failing to register as a sex offender and misdemeanor assault — charges the defendant pleaded no contest to on Oct. 12. (Spaxiax, Shutterstock)


Save Story
Leer en español

Estimated read time: 1-2 minutes

ST. GEORGE — The fate of a Hurricane man accused of assault and failing to register as a sex offender was decided — in large part due to an extensive criminal history with dozens of cases for crimes he committed out of state — during a sentencing hearing last week.

Nathan David Karnes, 36, appeared in 5th District Court on Dec. 14 for sentencing on a third-degree felony count of failing to register as a sex offender and misdemeanor assault — charges the defendant pleaded no contest to on Oct. 12. A third felony charge of unlawful acquisition of a financial card was dismissed in exchange for the defendant's plea.

During the October plea hearing, Karnes signed a statement in support of the plea wherein he admitted to hitting his partner in the face during the altercation, and it was also noted that his failure to register as a sex offender was determined by law enforcement.

The charges stem from a Sept. 25 arrest when Hurricane Police officers were dispatched to a family fight in progress. After speaking with the parties, officers arrested Karnes on a simple assault charge, according to charging documents filed at the time of the arrest.

Read the full story at St. George News.

Most recent Southern Utah stories

Related topics

UtahSouthern UtahPolice & Courts
Cody Blowers

    STAY IN THE KNOW

    Get informative articles and interesting stories delivered to your inbox weekly. Subscribe to the KSL.com Trending 5.
    By subscribing, you acknowledge and agree to KSL.com's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
    Newsletter Signup

    KSL Weather Forecast

    KSL Weather Forecast
    Play button