September 3, 2026 - SORA Arrest

Published on September 03, 2026

On August 27, 2026, investigators from the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office were notified by the New York State Sex Offender Registry that registered sex offender Steven D. Slator, age 44, T/Lansing, NY had failed to return his required annual verification form.

Through an investigation, investigators determined that Slator was no longer residing at the address he had provided to the Sex Offender Registry. Investigators also learned that Slator was no longer employed by the employer listed on his most recent annual verification form.

As a result of the investigation, an arrest warrant was issued for Slator through the Town of Lansing Court.

On September 3, 2026, Slator was located and taken into custody on the warrant.

Slator was charged with:

• Failure to Verify Address – Class E Felony

• Failure to Verify Employment – Class E Felony

• Failure to Change Address – Class E Felony

Slator was arraigned in Tompkins County CAP Court and released.

All charges are accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.