Public Safety

Spokane Valley Adds Sex Offender to Public List

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

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Spokane County Sheriff's Office added James W. Haynes to its public sex offender registry on September 1, 2026. Haynes resides at 12700 block of E. Mission Avenue in Spokane Valley.

The sheriff's office notified the public under Washington state law RCW 4. 24. 550, which allows disclosure when it enhances public safety. Haynes is a Level 3 offender, the highest classification, indicating a high risk of reoffending. The office states he is not wanted by law enforcement and has completed his sentence.

Residents can view details on the sheriff's OffenderWatch® page at sheriffalerts.com/cap_main.php?office=54488 or contact the sheriff's office at 509-477-6609 for questions.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://spokanecounty.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=6221

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Spokane County Sheriff's Office added James W. Haynes to its public sex offender registry on September 1, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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James W. Haynes resides at 12700 block of E. Mission Avenue in Spokane Valley“12700 block of E. Mission Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99216 James W. Haynes”
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The sheriff's office notified the public under Washington state law RCW 4. 24. 550“The Spokane County, WA. Sheriff’s Office is releasing the following information pursuant to RCW 4.24.550, which authorizes law enforcement agencies to inform the public of a sex offender release when, in the discretion of the agency, the release of information will enhance public safety and protection.”
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RCW 4. 24. 550 allows disclosure when it enhances public safety“The Spokane County, WA. Sheriff’s Office is releasing the following information pursuant to RCW 4.24.550, which authorizes law enforcement agencies to inform the public of a sex offender release when, in the discretion of the agency, the release of information will enhance public safety and protection.”
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Haynes is a Level 3 offender“Level 3 Registered Sex Offender – City of Spokane Valley”
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Level 3 offender is the highest classificationNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Level 3 offender indicates a high risk of reoffendingNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The office states Haynes is not wanted by law enforcement“HE/SHE IS NOT WANTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AT THIS TIME.”
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Haynes has completed his sentence“This individual has served the sentence imposed on them by the courts.”
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Residents can view details on the sheriff's OffenderWatch® page at sheriffalerts.com/cap_main.php?office=54488“For more information, tips, and alerts, please go to our OffenderWatch® page at http://www.sheriffalerts.com/cap_main.php?office=54488”
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Residents can contact the sheriff's office at 509-477-6609 for questions“If you have any questions about our community awareness program, please call: 509-477-6609 or email us at [email protected]”