Randall County, October 11, 2025
News Summary
James Daniel Duncan, a convicted sex offender, has been booked into Randall County Jail for violating terms of his supervised release. He was arrested on federal charges after failing to register as a sex offender. Duncan, originally sentenced to 15 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release, now faces a potential revocation of that release due to multiple alleged violations. His case highlights the challenges of monitoring sex offenders across state lines.
Amarillo — James Daniel Duncan, a 38-year-old convicted sex offender, was booked into Randall County Jail for violating supervised release terms.
Arrest and immediate status
Duncan was arrested in September 2023 on a federal charge of failing to register as a sex offender. He was booked into the Randall County Jail after authorities identified alleged breaches of the conditions of his supervised release. A motion to revoke his supervised release was filed, accusing Duncan of violating terms by March 2024.
Federal case and potential consequences
He was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release starting in January. Duncan is scheduled to appear before U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk later this month; he could face additional prison time if the motion to revoke is granted.
Alleged violations cited by prosecutors
One cited violation involves his arrest in Dallas on July 11, 2023. Authorities also noted prior incidents and movements that factored into their request to revoke supervised release.
Criminal history and original conviction
His original arrest was in Washington state in 2010 for the Rape of a Child involving a 14-year-old girl. Duncan was 23 years old at the time of the crime and had possession of the victim’s underwear and a lock of her hair when arrested. He pled guilty to a lesser charge of communication with a minor for immoral purposes, requiring him to register as a sex offender for 15 years.
Registration history and interstate movement
Duncan registered as a sex offender in Tennessee in November 2021, then in Arkansas in April 2022, before going off the radar. He has a criminal history spanning eleven states. He traveled by bus within Texas and was arrested in Gainesville for theft, managing to bond out without alerting law enforcement to his sex offender status.
Discovery in Texas and subsequent actions
In June 2023, Duncan was hit by a car in Amarillo and taken to Northwest Hospital, where police discovered he had not registered in Texas. His presence in Texas was revealed when police shared information with U.S. Marshals. Duncan was arrested in July 2023 for failure to register as a sex offender and held at Potter County Detention Center until federal charges were filed.
Timeline of key events
- 2010: Original arrest in Washington state for the Rape of a Child involving a 14-year-old girl; pled to communication with a minor for immoral purposes.
- November 2021: Registered as a sex offender in Tennessee.
- April 2022: Registered as a sex offender in Arkansas.
- June 2023: Hit by a car in Amarillo and taken to Northwest Hospital; discovered not registered in Texas.
- July 2023: Arrested for failure to register and held at Potter County Detention Center.
- September 2023: Arrested on a federal charge of failing to register as a sex offender.
- January (year following federal sentence): Sentenced to 15 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release starting in January.
- By March 2024: Motion to revoke supervised release filed.
- July 11, 2023: Arrest in Dallas cited as a violation.
What authorities say about monitoring and registration
Local and federal authorities identify registration requirements and supervised release conditions as central to tracking individuals convicted of sex offenses. In this case, multiple agency contacts — hospital staff, local police, Potter County detention officials and U.S. Marshals — contributed to identifying alleged registration failures and movements across state lines.
Legal next steps
Duncan will appear before U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk later this month on matters related to the motion to revoke supervised release. If the court grants the motion, he could face additional prison time beyond the federal sentence he already served.
FAQ
Where was James Daniel Duncan arrested?
Duncan was arrested in September 2023 on a federal charge of failing to register as a sex offender.
Why was James Daniel Duncan booked into Randall County Jail?
James Daniel Duncan, a 38-year-old convicted sex offender, was booked into Randall County Jail for violating supervised release terms.
What is known about his original conviction?
His original arrest was in Washington state in 2010 for the Rape of a Child involving a 14-year-old girl.
What charge did he plead to and what registration requirement followed?
He pled guilty to a lesser charge of communication with a minor for immoral purposes, requiring him to register as a sex offender for 15 years.
What registration and travel history is reported?
Duncan registered as a sex offender in Tennessee in November 2021, then in Arkansas in April 2022, before going off the radar.
Was he involved in incidents in Texas before the federal case?
He traveled by bus within Texas and was arrested in Gainesville for theft, managing to bond out without alerting law enforcement to his sex offender status.
How was he discovered in Amarillo in 2023?
In June 2023, Duncan was hit by a car in Amarillo and taken to Northwest Hospital, where police discovered he had not registered in Texas.
What led to federal charges and where was he held?
Duncan was arrested in July 2023 for failure to register as a sex offender and held at Potter County Detention Center until federal charges were filed.
What sentence did he receive and what follows?
He was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release starting in January.
What motion was filed related to his supervised release?
A motion to revoke his supervised release was filed, accusing Duncan of violating terms by March 2024.
What specific violation is cited in the motion to revoke?
One cited violation involves his arrest in Dallas on July 11, 2023.
When will he appear in court next?
Duncan is scheduled to appear before U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk later this month; he could face additional prison time if the motion to revoke is granted.
Key facts at a glance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name and age | James Daniel Duncan, 38 |
| Booking | Booked into Randall County Jail for violating supervised release terms |
| Federal arrest | Arrested in September 2023 on a federal charge of failing to register as a sex offender |
| Original case | Original arrest in Washington state in 2010 for the Rape of a Child involving a 14-year-old girl |
| Plea and registration requirement | Pled guilty to a lesser charge of communication with a minor for immoral purposes, requiring him to register as a sex offender for 15 years |
| Registration timeline | Registered as a sex offender in Tennessee in November 2021, then in Arkansas in April 2022, before going off the radar |
| Sentence and supervision | Sentenced to 15 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release starting in January |
| Alleged supervised release violation | A motion to revoke his supervised release was filed, accusing Duncan of violating terms by March 2024 |
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- Wikipedia: Sex Offender Registries in the United States
- Google Search: James Daniel Duncan Sex Offender
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