Sex Crimes — Van Buren, AR — reported 2026-07-01

SUMMARY

A Level 3 sex offender was sentenced to 15 years in prison after admitting to violating registry rules by teaching a craft class for tweens at the local public library.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Sex Crimes
  • Location: Van Buren, AR
  • Date reported: 2026-07-01
  • Suspect: age 52

REPORTED DETAILS

  • Nathan L. Matulewicz, 52, of Van Buren, pleaded guilty to failure to comply with registration and reporting requirements for a sex offender
  • He received credit for 231 days served in jail
  • Matulewicz was classified a Level 3 or high risk sex offender with the Arkansas Department of Public Safety
  • As a registered sex offender, Matulewicz cannot 'engage in an occupation (or) participate in a volunteer position that requires (him) to work or interact primarily and directly' with children under age 16