FULTON COUNTY, Ind. -- A man is charged with allegedly, illegally attending a trick-or-treat event in Rochester as a registered sex offender.

Clifford Reffitt is charged with felony Unlawful Entry by a Serious Sex Offender, as well as a Public Intoxication misdemeanor.

The alleged incident happened October 30 on Main Street, during the town's "Boo-Fest." One officer allegedly told another he saw and recognized Reffitt from a previous case. According to a release from investigators, Reffitt was convicted in 2025 for Possession of Child Pornography.

Reffitt allegedly told officers he did not intend to attend the festival but was instead trying to get to a nearby bar. Investigators allege there were alleys to get to the bar outside of festival grounds; Reffitt was also allegedly walking around the event for several minutes without entering the bar.

A breathalyzer test allegedly showed Reffitt as having a .248 BAC. 

Reffitt is due back in court December 2.