Fugitive Sex Offender From Florida is Arrested in Bangor Maine

A Florida sex offender was arrested in Bangor this week as a fugitive from justice.

Florida Man is Required to Register as a Sex Offender for Life

Christopher David Peet, 34, is on the sex offender registry in the State of Florida and is a lifetime registrant, which means he must report any changes in address, employment, and other information for as long as he lives. Peet's requirement to register as a sex offender stems from a 2014 conviction in New York for incest - 3rd degree. He also has a prior 2020 conviction for failure to register as a sex offender in Florida. A warrant was issued on January 9, 2025, from Pasco County, Florida for failure to register as a sex offender. He was taken into custody in Maine just three days later.

U.S. Marshals in Maine and Florida Work Together to Find the Fugitive

When an investigation into the fugitive's whereabouts indicated that Peet may be in Maine, the U.S. Marshals Service in Florida collaborated with the USMS in Maine to locate Peet in Bangor. USMS Task Force members identified Peet at a Bangor residence and took him into custody without incident. He was transported to the Penobscot County Jail, where he awaits extradition back to Florida.

Information About Fugitives Can Be Reported to the U.S. Marshals in Maine

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of any state or federal fugitive is encouraged to contact the United States Marshals Service, District of Maine at MED.TIPLINE@usdoj.gov.

You're Breaking The Law In Maine If You Have Any Of These Animals As Pets

Stick to the cats and dogs that you know because if you're keeping any of these animals (or animals like them) as pets in Maine, you're breaking the law and could face stiff penalties.

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