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Monday, May 7, 2012

Sex Offender Community Notification

Pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 6 Sections 178C-178P, the individual listed below has been designated as a Level 3 Sex Offender by the Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board. The Board has determined that this individual is at a high risk to reoffend and the degree of dangerousness posed to the public is such that a substantial public safety interest is served by active community notification. This individual is not wanted by the Amherst Police Department.
NOEL RIVERA
Home Address: 408 Northampton Road, Amherst, MA

Work: 44 O’Neil Street, Easthampton, MA

Description: Age 41, 5’6”, 160 lbs, Brown Hair, Brown Eyes


Conviction Dates/Offenses: Rape and Abuse of a Child, Four Counts (2005)


Sex Offender Registry information shall not be used to commit a crime or to engage in illegal discrimination or harassment of an offender. Any person who uses information disclosed pursuant to M.G.L. C. 6, S.S. 178c-178P for such purposes shall be punished by not more than 2 1/2 years in a house of correction or by a fine of not more than $1,000 or both (M.G.L. C 6 S.S. 178N). In addition, any person who uses registry information to threaten to commit a crime may be punished by a fine of not more than $100 or by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months (M.G.L. C. 275 S.S. 4).


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