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CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) Michael Allan Nelson is back in custody after Barnes County deputies arrested Nelson at residence in southwest Valley City Tuesday about 3 o’clock.

Barnes County Sheriff Randy McClaflin says Nelson eluded authorities for about 3 weeks after he failed to register as a sex offender in mid-August.

Nelson had several active warrants; One for Failure to Comply with Registration Requirements, a Class “C” felony, Failing 24/7 Drug Testing, Actual Physical Control of Motor Vehicle, No Insurance, Disorderly Conduct and Failure to Appear in court.