Coryell County Man Arrested for Failing to Register as Sex Offender

The Coryell County Sheriff’s Office took William Edward Quinton into custody on Jan. 9 after an investigation by its Criminal Investigations Division determined he was not in compliance with mandatory sex offender registration requirements. Quinton, 41, of Gatesville was arrested without incident and booked into the Coryell County Jail. Bond information and court dates will be determined through the judicial process.

The charge filed against Quinton is Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registration, classified as a second-degree felony under Texas law. The sheriff’s office said the Criminal Investigations Division developed evidence of noncompliance that led to the arrest. The case remains under investigation, and deputies emphasized that suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

Sheriff Williams framed the arrest as part of a broader effort to protect residents and enforce registration rules. “Failure to comply with sex offender registration laws will not be tolerated in Coryell County. These requirements are in place to protect our citizens, and anyone who chooses to ignore them will be held accountable,” Sheriff Williams said.

The arrest has several local implications. Enforcing registration requirements aims to maintain public safety by ensuring authorities have current information on individuals required to register. For residents, visible enforcement can provide reassurance but may also prompt questions about how compliance monitoring is conducted and how the sheriff’s office allocates investigative resources.

The sheriff’s office reiterated its commitment to public safety and encouraged community involvement in reporting potential criminal activity. “The Coryell County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to ensuring public safety and enforcing all laws related to sex offender compliance,” CCSO says. “We encourage citizens to report any information related to criminal activity to local law enforcement.”

As the case moves through the court system, local officials will determine bond and scheduling. For community members, the arrest is a reminder of the statutory obligations placed on registered offenders and the role of local law enforcement in enforcing those requirements. Residents with information relevant to this or related investigations are being asked to contact the sheriff’s office to assist ongoing enforcement efforts.