An indictment has been unsealed for David J. Courtemarche, who is accused of failing to register as a sex offender in New Hampshire. This announcement was made by Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack.
Courtemarche, aged 44 and previously from Vermont, stands indicted on two counts. His appearance in federal court has yet to be scheduled.
The Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) mandates that individuals convicted of certain sex crimes must register as a sex offender in the state where they live or work. Charging documents state that Courtemarche, who is obligated to register under SORNA, traveled from Vermont to New Hampshire from at least August 2022 to January 2025 without fulfilling this requirement.
Failure to register as a sex offender is a charge that carries a potential sentence of up to 10 years in prison, up to three years of supervised release, and a fine not exceeding $250,000. Sentences are determined by a federal district court judge following the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes.
The investigation into this case was conducted by the United States Marshals Service, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew T. Hunter prosecuting.
It should be noted that the details within the charging documents are allegations, and all defendants are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.