Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced Rochester Burglaries
CONFLICT signal, reported in US, from kdhlradio.com, with negative sentiment. Locations: Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States, Hennepin County.
What Happened
A convicted sex offender, Justin Thurman Keltner, a 48-year-old from St. Paul, was sentenced to 30 months in prison for three separate burglary cases in Rochester, Minnesota. The convictions stem from break-ins at apartment buildings in August and September 2025, where Keltner allegedly used an unauthorized key fob to enter properties and steal packages from locked mailrooms. Keltner entered Norgaard pleas to two counts of third-degree burglary, admitting guilt but claiming memory impairment due to alcohol or drug use. In exchange, two felony mail theft charges and three other burglary charges were dismissed. He received credit for 200 days already served and must pay over $1,500 in restitution. Keltner has a history of burglary and theft convictions dating back over 15 years and was previously flagged as a Level 3 predatory offender by the Rochester Police Department in 2024 after moving into a halfway house.
Why it matters
Keltner’s sentence addresses ongoing risks to residents in Rochester due to his history of predatory behavior and burglary activity. His criminal record includes a 2021 Hennepin County case involving exposure to a woman and her children, as well as a juvenile criminal sexual conduct case involving a 3-year-old child. The community notification issued by police in 2024 highlighted his threat level, prompting heightened awareness among neighbors. His new convictions and sentence aim to deter further crimes while ensuring accountability for past actions.
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