Pennsylvania Man Indicted for Failing to Register as Sex Offender After Moving Interstate

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Dauphin County man faces federal charge for not registering as a sex offender after relocating to Los Angeles.

A 52-year-old man from Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, has been indicted for allegedly failing to comply with federal sex offender registration requirements after relocating across state lines. Authorities say Robert Gene Hiler, Jr., who most recently lived in Los Angeles, California, did not update his registration as mandated by law, prompting federal charges.

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Hiler is accused of violating the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act, which obligates individuals convicted of qualifying offenses to register and regularly update their information. His obligation stems from a previous conviction in Pennsylvania that legally required him to report his residency status to the relevant authorities. Federal prosecutors contend Hiler traveled between states and failed to fulfill that obligation.

The investigation was led by the U.S. Marshals Service and the case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney David C. Williams. The indictment, announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, was filed on May 14, 2025. Officials emphasize that an indictment is not a conviction, and Hiler is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

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If convicted, Hiler could face a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison, followed by supervised release and potential financial penalties. The final sentence would be determined by a judge in accordance with federal statutes and sentencing guidelines.

Article by multiple RFHC contributors, based upon information from a press release issued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

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