After two false starts police say a convicted sex offender now plans to live in Essex.

Essex Police say they were notified Tuesday that Gregory Gabert is now living in their community.

Gabert was released from prison last week after 30 years behind bars for rape and kidnapping charges. Initially, police said he would be moving to South Burlington. Instead, he checked into the Motel 6 in Colchester. But the hotel is near the Winooski schools and he was asked to leave.