Columbus, Ohio man admits failure to update sex offender registry

WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – Christopher D. Barker, of Columbus, Ohio, has admitted today to failing to update his sex offender registration, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced.

Barker, also known as Christopher D. Cooper, age 29, pled guilty to one count of “Failure to Update Registration as a Sex Offender - SORNA.” Barker, having previously been convicted as a sex offender, admitted to changing addresses without updating his sex offender registration. The crime occurred from August to October 2017 in Ohio County, West Virginia and elsewhere.

Barker faces up to ten years incarceration and a fine of up to $250,000. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant. 

Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen L. Vogrin is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The United States Marshal Service is investigating. 
 
Senior U.S. District Judge Frederick P. Stamp, Jr. presided.