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Spokane Valley Sex Offender Bulletin Released

Sunday, August 30, 2026

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Spokane County Sheriff's Office released a Level 3 sex offender notification for Charles E. L. Smith Jr. on August 29, 2026. The notice was posted on the Spokane County website as required by Washington state law.

Smith is a Level 3 registered sex offender who has completed his sentence. His residence is listed as 1200 N. Rambo Road, Medical Lake, WA 99022, according to the notification. The Sheriff's Office states that Level 3 offenders have been convicted of sex offenses requiring registration and have criminal histories indicating potential for reoffending.

The Sheriff's Office emphasizes that the notification is intended to inform the public and enhance safety, not to increase fear. Residents can access more information on the OffenderWatch® page at sheriffalerts.com/cap_main.php?office=54488. The Sheriff's Office does not have authority to direct where sex offenders live unless court-ordered restrictions exist.

📄 Source: Local Government — http://www.spokanecounty.org/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/6217

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Spokane County Sheriff's Office released a Level 3 sex offender notification for Charles E. L. Smith Jr. on August 29, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The notice was posted on the Spokane County website as required by Washington state law“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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Smith is a Level 3 registered sex offender who has completed his sentenceNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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His residence is listed as 1200 N. Rambo Road, Medical Lake, WA 99022No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Sheriff's Office states that Level 3 offenders have been convicted of sex offenses requiring registration“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.”
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The Sheriff's Office states that Level 3 offenders have criminal histories indicating potential for reoffendingNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Sheriff's Office emphasizes that the notification is intended to inform the public and enhance safety“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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The Sheriff's Office emphasizes that the notification is not intended to increase fear“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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Residents can access more information on the 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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The Sheriff's Office does not have authority to direct where sex offenders live unless court-ordered restrictions exist“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.”