A 66-year-old man is behind bars facing two felony charges after authorities say he failed to comply with North Carolina's sex offender registration requirements.
According to the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office, Deputy K. Barrow obtained warrants on November 10, 2026, for Rex Dean Penland.
Penland is charged with:
Felony Failure to Report Address Change
Felony Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
The Caswell County Sheriff's Office assisted in taking Penland into custody. He is currently being held at the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office Detention Facility under a $150,000 secured bond.
Penland is scheduled to appear in court on December 1, 2026.
Sheriff Billy Parker credited Deputy K. Barrow and D. Robertson for their continued monitoring of the county's Sex Offender Registry and their efforts to hold individuals accountable for violating registry requirements.
The Rockingham County Sheriff's Office also thanked the Caswell County Sheriff's Office for its assistance in the case.
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Source note: Star News TV · Nov 13, 2026 3:35 PM.
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