Two High-Risk Sex Offenders Register New Addresses in Fargo

Fargo Police Department notifies community of registered offenders' locations

Apr. 2, 2026 at 10:18pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a police badge or handcuffs against a pitch-black background, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the serious and investigative nature of the story about high-risk sex offenders.The notification of high-risk sex offenders' registered addresses in Fargo underscores the ongoing need for community vigilance and support for victims of sexual crimes.Fargo Today

The Fargo Police Department has announced that two high-risk sex offenders, Damion Winter Orton and Brian Keith Sternberg, have registered new addresses within the city. Orton, 39, was convicted of Gross Sexual Imposition against a 14-year-old female in 2014, while Sternberg, 57, has prior convictions for child abuse, continuous sexual abuse of a child, and corruption/solicitation of a minor.

Why it matters

The notification of high-risk sex offenders' addresses is an important public safety measure, allowing community members to be aware of potential threats and take appropriate precautions. Fargo has a history of sex offender registration and monitoring, with the goal of protecting vulnerable populations.

The details

Damion Winter Orton, 39, has registered his address as 123 15th St. N. in Fargo. He was assessed as a high-risk offender in 2014 after being convicted of Gross Sexual Imposition against a 14-year-old female in Burleigh County District Court. Brian Keith Sternberg, 57, has registered his residence at 1001 42nd St. S. in Fargo. Sternberg was assessed as a high-risk offender after being convicted in Cass County District Court in 2000 for child abuse and continuous sexual abuse of a child, as well as corruption/solicitation of a minor in 1992.

  • Orton was convicted of Gross Sexual Imposition in 2014.
  • Sternberg was convicted of child abuse, continuous sexual abuse of a child, and corruption/solicitation of a minor between 1992 and 2000.

The players

Damion Winter Orton

A 39-year-old high-risk sex offender who was convicted of Gross Sexual Imposition against a 14-year-old female in 2014.

Brian Keith Sternberg

A 57-year-old high-risk sex offender who was convicted of child abuse, continuous sexual abuse of a child, and corruption/solicitation of a minor between 1992 and 2000.

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The takeaway

The registration of these high-risk sex offenders in Fargo highlights the ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to monitor and notify the community about potential threats to public safety. While the details of these cases are disturbing, the transparency provided by the Fargo Police Department is an important step in empowering residents to take appropriate precautions.