On Halloween night, a house without a porch light might not mean the resident is against the notion of trick-or-treating. It could be the home of a registered sex offender. Under state law, sex offenders who are on probation or parole are required to keep their porch lights darkened the night of Halloween. A press release from the Idaho Sheriff's Association states that these offenders are also not allowed to answer their doors. "For the safety of you, your children, and the registered sex offender, if the porch light is not on, do not trick-or-treat at this residence," the association cautions. According to data on the Idaho Sheriff's Association website, Post Falls is home to 80 sex offenders. There are 16 sex offenders living in Coeur d'Alene, 34 in Hayden and 28 in Rathdrum/Keith Cousins, SR. More here.

Question: Do you turn your porch light off on Halloween when you run out of candy?