Spokane Valley Resident Notified as Level 3 Sex Offender

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  Spokane County Sheriff's Office has notified the public about James W. HaynesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  James W. Haynes is a Level 3 registered sex offender“Level 3 Registered Sex Offender – City of Spokane ValleySex Offender Information Bulletins Notification Level III OffenderFor more information, tips, and alerts, please go to our OffenderWatch® page at http://www.sheriffalerts.com/cap_main.php?office=54488 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. The individuals who appear on such notifications have been convicted of a sex offense that requires registration with the Sheriff’s Office in the county of their residence. Further, their previous criminal history places them in a classification level which reflects the potential to reoffend.”
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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 notification complies with 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 law enforcement to inform the public about sex offender registrations 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 has completed his sentence“This individual has served the sentence imposed on them by the courts.”
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  Haynes is not wanted by police“HE/SHE IS NOT WANTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AT THIS TIME.”
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  The office states that an informed public is safer“THIS NOTIFICATION IS NOT INTENDED TO INCREASE FEAR; RATHER IT IS OUR BELIEF THAT AN INFORMED PUBLIC IS A SAFER PUBLIC.”
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  Sex offenders can legally live anywhere unless court restrictions apply“Law Enforcement has no legal authority to direct where a sex offender may or may not live. Unless court ordered restrictions exist, this offender is constitutionally free to live wherever he/she chooses.”
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  Residents can find more details at the Sheriff's Office OffenderWatch® page“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 find more details by calling 509-477-6609“If you have any questions about our community awareness program, please call: 509-477-6609 or email us at [email protected]”