Alturas Police arrested Michael Jeffrey Fowler, a 62-year-old registered sex offender, on June 13 for failing to update his legal address. Fowler had been living in Alturas for approximately three years, just blocks from Modoc Middle School, without notifying authorities of his permanent residence. Despite his claims of moving between Alturas and Redding, an investigation confirmed his long-term residency. He was arrested on North Poplar Street and booked into Modoc County Jail for violating California Penal Code 290.018(b), which penalizes sex offenders for not registering. The Alturas Police Department emphasizes their ongoing commitment to public safety and the monitoring of registration compliance.
