Sex offenders hitting the streets following sweep
Thursday, March 6, 2008 6:01 AM PST
By Thacher Schmid
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E-mail this articleTwo weeks after a state-mandated sex offender sweep nicknamed "Operation Crackdown," six of 16 registered sex offenders arrested in Cowlitz County during the two-day operation are out of jail.
Leroy Ward is out despite three previous convictions for the same charge - failure to register as a sex offender.
Daniel Walker - discovered living with a minor when arrested - is still in custody, but likely to serve only a couple of months, according to Kevin Rentner, a Department of Corrections supervisor on the operation's management team.
The local operation was part of a $200,000 statewide program conceived by Gov. Chris Gregoire and intended to send the message that sex offenders are being monitored and held "accountable." Yet the quick release of those six, coupled with the likelihood the whole group will spend little time behind bars, highlights the tough problems monitoring sex offenders presents for all aspects of the criminal justice system.
Law enforcement agencies - including officers from the state Department of Corrections, Cowlitz County Sheriff's office, Washington State Patrol and police from Longview, Kelso, Woodland, Castle Rock and Kalama - went after 60 violent offenders as well as 60 sex offenders.
They arrested 54 violent offenders and 16 sex offenders, and "took it one step further" to verify addresses for 74 registered sex offenders, according to Rentner.
"We surprised quite a few of them," Rentner said of those whose addresses were verified. In the past, he said, the addresses of Level I offenders (the least likely to re-offend) were usually verified by mail.
Gregoire made clear in statements to the media that sex offenders were the ultimate target of Operation Crackdown. "As a mother and as governor, I am absolutely committed to protecting our children and communities from sex offenders," Gregoire said in December.
"The governor said that part of her purpose was to send a strong message to (sex) offenders that violate the terms of their community supervision, and I think we've done that," Rentner said. "They know no matter how minor, in an overall sense, their violation might be, that they're being watched and they're being held accountable."
Local officials agreed the exercise was valuable.
"These were serious offenders that we wanted to get off the streets," Longview Police Capt. Jim Duscha said during a Feb. 21 press conference heralding the local operation's success.
How strong of a message was actually sent? The six sex offenders arrested who are now back on the street include:
Leroy Ward, who has been convicted three times for failing to register as a sex offender, a felony. The probable cause statement in Ward's file indicates that when arrested, he was allegedly still paying rent at the address where he was registered "but was staying elsewhere with his new girlfriend."
Ward has been convicted of first-degree child molestation, burglary, theft, reckless endangerment and eluding an officer. He was released on $20,000 bail.
Justin Ramey, whose registered address was "a vacant and bare lot," an investigating officer wrote. Ramey's former neighbors alleged his mobile trailer had been demolished at least six months before his arrest.
Ramey is also out on bail.
Timothy Thompson, who was booked and released on a failure-to-register warrant first issued in 2003. Thompson is out on bail.
Dustin Hall, who was released on $10,000 secure bail following his arrest for failing to register in connection with two 1997 convictions for first-degree child molestation.
James Murphy, who is the only one of the six who was arrested on misdemeanor charges of marijuana possession. Originally convicted for first-degree child molestation, Murphy was arrested in September 2007 for driving with a suspended license and has a history of convictions for speeding, drug possession, fourth-degree assault and disorderly conduct. He was sentenced to 24 hours - time served. The other 89 days of his sentence were suspended.
Joseph Collier, who was picked up on a Pacific County warrant. Officials in Pacific County confirmed that Collier was released March 1 on bail after he was picked up "for failure to pay legal financial obligations" from a 1997 burglary case. Collier pleaded guilty to the 1999 crime of "third-degree assault with sexual motivation" in Cowlitz County, according to online court records.
Operation Crackdown mostly targeted sex offenders for crimes such as failing to register.
Rentner said it is "reasonable" to assume most of the 10 still in custody will also be back on the street in a short time.
Daniel Walker is one of several offenders now being held at the Lewis County Jail because Operation Crackdown brought the Cowlitz County jail close to its capacity. Sought for a positive urine test that revealed methampetamine, Walker was discovered to be living with a 16-year-old minor, a serious violation of his probation. He faces a maximum of 60 days for each of the two offenses.
"He will probably do about two months in jail," Rentner said, "and again, we do consider that a very serious offense."
Ohh Nooo wrote on Mar 6, 2008 6:41 AM:
" That's just great. Now I'll need to keep my own child in lock down because of all the sickos released. Now can you tell me...what was the point exactly? To scare them(the sex offenders)? they don't care, these people have disgusting alterior motives. It's just really disturbing and scary to know that Longview/Cowlitz County has become a bedroom town for these predators because they are accepted in the community. Needless to say, I don't. "
(Insert favorite cuss word here) wrote on Mar 6, 2008 6:41 AM:
" First, thank you TDN for a follow up on this story and for putting the scums names in black and white. Second, I will never understand why we the law abiding, tax paying majority must be plagued by the same sex offenders, metal thieves, etc over and over. I don't care if you have to build a tent jail or cram them 10 to a cell. WE DON'T WANT THEM ON OUR STREETS!!!! "
me wrote on Mar 6, 2008 7:43 AM:
" why should they be allowed to post bail? they should just have to sit in there and serve their sentences for committing those crimes. "
CR wrote on Mar 6, 2008 7:45 AM:
" These people make me sick. Why are they allowed to roam around? Thank you for this raid, at least something is being done to keep us aware, if not safer. "
Judges names wrote on Mar 6, 2008 8:55 AM:
" When is the TDN going to understand that to give the full story the public needs to know the name of the judges who ware judicating these. What will it take before your reporters and editors understand? Why do you insist on protecting the judges? I know their names are in the court records that you mention. How about either publishing their names or providing the online link to the documents in the story. I'll bet a lot of readers would like to read these files first hand. "
To: Ohh Nooo, et al wrote on Mar 6, 2008 9:01 AM:
" Where do you think that these scumbags were before their arrest. They were in state supported halfway houses like "The Green Gables" or living next door to you with their friends and relatives. A large number of these jerks are from out of this area, as well as from out of state. They have come here to fade into the woodwork of a smaller, less aware community where they have little or no accountability.
As you can see by the end result of these raids staged by our liberal governor, it had little effect at solving the problem.
Hey, what ever happened to all of that jail space that we were supposed to have after funding the new jail? More Cowchips County bungling and inefficiency perhaps?
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As you can see by the end result of these raids staged by our liberal governor, it had little effect at solving the problem.
Hey, what ever happened to all of that jail space that we were supposed to have after funding the new jail? More Cowchips County bungling and inefficiency perhaps?
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Inquiring Minds wrote on Mar 6, 2008 9:08 AM:
" You want a real wake up?
Ask the Sheriff's Office how many total Level 1, 2, and 3 sex offenders are living next door to you. These six are a mere fraction of the total number in this county. "
Ask the Sheriff's Office how many total Level 1, 2, and 3 sex offenders are living next door to you. These six are a mere fraction of the total number in this county. "
A Mother wrote on Mar 6, 2008 9:12 AM:
" These people make me sick. I am a mother of two beautiful children and it's pretty sad that I have to watch every move that they make when they are outside, because you never know when some sick perverted freak is going to be walking by. As a victim of molestation, it sickens me to know that Longview has such a high rate of registered offenders per capita versus other cities in Washington. Stick them all out on an island and let them feed on each other and not our innocent children. Yeah, yeah they served their time....well guess what, they destroyed the lives of their victims & took away something that they will never get back...their innocence. They make me sick. "
Elimination wrote on Mar 6, 2008 9:53 AM:
" Why should we continue to put up with this threat to our families and society by lawmakers, judges and these deranged subhuman debris, when it should be one strike and your out, with no second chance oppertunity to do harm. And to think we could take care of this problem and deter other would-be offenders for about fortyfive cents ahead. "
FROGGY wrote on Mar 6, 2008 10:04 AM:
" Wasn't the point to keep these CHIMO's behind bars. But for some reason we are letting them out! WHY. It seems to me that we just wasted more of the tax payer's hard earned money. "
Painting with a pretty broad brush wrote on Mar 6, 2008 10:04 AM:
" Sure is easy to sit around and condemn sex offenders. But a level 1 sex offender could have been an 18 year old having sex with a 16 year old. That's illegal in Washington but not Utah. Watching the news you'd think this stuff were rampant, it's not. Now we just talk about it and 20 years ago it was allowed to occur. Ladies why don't you just all calm down. "
These sex offenders aren't the threat wrote on Mar 6, 2008 10:16 AM:
" Statistics say 70% of all perpetrators of sexual abuse are related to their victim. I wonder what precentage are known to the family either aquaintances or friends. Well that knowledge is bad for TV ratings and would mean that PARENTS might have to take a little responsibility for their child's safety. The real chances of an annonomous crime are small. So all this emphasis on registries and registering sex offenders fuels fears and achieves little. Stop watching the local news and calm down ladies. "
somedude wrote on Mar 6, 2008 10:31 AM:
" Can't we make life so miserable for them that they want to leave town? We know the names and what they look like; I say we run them out of town! If they work I say we picket where they work with signs saying that they are a Child molester and signs saying this employer hires them! And then maybe employers will stop hiring them! Let's start picketing the people's homes who rent to them! I would hate someone standing outside my house with a sign that say this guy rents to Child molesters! Let's picket the Courthouse to let the judges know that we will not accept these types of people being let out in our community to do what ever they want! We can do all these things and we have the right to do these things! Since our system will not protect us from these types of people it is our responsibility to protect ourselves and most importantly our Children! It’s time for us to take back our Community from the Child molesters and drug addicts that are getting away with everything in our corrupt system! All we have to do is band together! I am willing how about you? "
tgj wrote on Mar 6, 2008 10:39 AM:
" the degree of society is a reflection from its prison population, according to
oscar wild after doing a little time in prison. Education and treatment not wharehousing and shoving them somewhere
else. this not in my back yard attitude,
and public fright. Sex offenders have been here since the cave man days. "
oscar wild after doing a little time in prison. Education and treatment not wharehousing and shoving them somewhere
else. this not in my back yard attitude,
and public fright. Sex offenders have been here since the cave man days. "
Capt. Kirk wrote on Mar 6, 2008 10:45 AM:
" I'm with Judges names. TDN publishes names and age on bad guys, witness, cops, prosecuting and defense attorneys all the time. Rarely do we see the judges name. Judges are elected public servants. Please, please print the names of these elected servants. "
lalapola wrote on Mar 6, 2008 11:21 AM:
" Somedude I am am ready, just plan it all out and let the public know when and where and I am sure several will show up. I know me and my whole family will be there about 20 of us. "
offended wrote on Mar 6, 2008 11:54 AM:
" I am totally offended by the few comments stating "calm down ladies" We are talking about people who pray on the most innocent, children. As a mother it is my job to protect my children, and i would like to think that any father would feel the same way. All we can do is make sure that we know where are kids are at all times. No playing outside alone, no walking to the store or a neighbors house by themselves, no riding there bike. it's sad but true, there are sick people out there who are waiting for the one time that you as a parent turn your back so your kid can become a statistic. And another important thing to remember is awarness. I talk to my daughter often about "bad people" and what to do if a stranger comes around. Maybe if they're going to allow us to be a dumping ground for the sickos they should spend money on some awarness classes. "
Judges wrote on Mar 6, 2008 12:06 PM:
" I can only ask - how can these judges sleep at night? How can they look themselves in the mirror?
What is wrong with our justice system? Why do criminals have more rights that victims? "
What is wrong with our justice system? Why do criminals have more rights that victims? "
somedude wrote on Mar 6, 2008 12:08 PM:
" ok I say we start with the Courthouse! Everyone bring signs, the problem is to be most effective thie picketing would have to done during the week when our judges, attorney's and law enforcment are fully staffed! Next would be contacting the news media!! They love coming to area for story's and this one would be a big one! We would just need to pick a date and get more support from our neighbors! I can get my family there and that's about 10 people but if we truly want to be heard we will need much more support! So now we have 30! I say we pack the parking lot! Letting these people run freely in our streets when they can't even provide an adress is Crap! All that means is they don't want to be monitored and that they will likely re-offend! Any one else out there willing to work with me to get something like this going? I do not think I could do this all on my own but would love to help get something like this going! "
RE: offended wrote on Mar 6, 2008 12:10 PM:
" RE: These sex offenders aren't you're threat has some valid points. I am a survivor of years of sexual abuse from my stepfather and others. Not only should you keep your children supervised outdoors, but also never leave them alone with a male relative. They are the more common offenders! "
ST wrote on Mar 6, 2008 12:21 PM:
" I hope offended is talking to her daughter about people who appear to be good that do bad things too, like her male relatives. We know about these sex offenders, many are never caught. "
really? wrote on Mar 6, 2008 12:38 PM:
" OK, if we picket where they work and they get fired, they get on welfare. Wouldn't you rather them work and pay childsupport and pay their LFOs and have a place to stay so that at least we would be aware of where they are? "
somedude wrote on Mar 6, 2008 12:48 PM:
" and what about the ones who have no address? We seem to have too many of those ones in our area and those are the ones I am refering to! If they list as transient we need to give them a home!!! In the county Jail! The ones who list as transient are the ones who don't wan to be tracked, why because they want to re-offend! Every time we see them in the paper they are listed as transient and this needs to stop! "
Tazer Baby wrote on Mar 6, 2008 12:49 PM:
" I am with somedude. First, we need to just get together and lay down a gameplan. Staurday, March 9th, 2008 at 1200 at Lake Sacajawea. Let's say the covered are near the corner of Nichols and 15th Ave. Anyone interested? "
offended wrote on Mar 6, 2008 12:58 PM:
" For sure i talk to her about innapropiate and appropriate touching, what to do if that happens so we can make it stop, to tell me know matter who it is, and even though she gets totally embarressed saying "I know, I know, I know" I never let her forget. I don't want to install fear in her but i want her to know that if it did happen it needs to stop. I am 28 years old and in my teenage years my friends and i used to talk about situations that had happened to us. Every single one of my friends growing up, including me, had had something innapropriate happen to them. None of use did anything about it out of fear. Think of how many kids just don't say anything. That's what scares me the most. "
Why bother wrote on Mar 6, 2008 1:05 PM:
" So what is the point of capturing these guys when they just let them back out? Is it so the jail can get more money? Studies have shown that the offenders are likely to be repeat offenders. Its a catch and release deal. The problem doesn't really get solved, but the jail earns more money. "
Get rid of the males wrote on Mar 6, 2008 1:19 PM:
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Better yet, why don't we just outlaw men? Being a man should be against the law... let's just banish all of them from the lives of girls. If you bear a son, you must banish him -- he might become a sex offender. Get your sperm from a sperm bank and banish fathers altogether. Grandfathers... who needs 'em?? Expel them to a little island where they all live together. Let's just get rid of all brothers, uncles, and male cousins to boot. You just never know when one might become a sex offender! Gee whiz, do you hear yourselves?? But I'd be willing to bet, very, very few of you are talking to your children about this... you might be warning them against "evil Uncle", or you may say "if someone touches you in a way that makes you uncomfortable, you come tell mommy, okay?" But, how many of you tell your sons to not touch anyone in a sexually motivated way? Or anything that can be interpreted as such?? A slap on the butt can now label your son as a sex offender for life! What exactly are you teaching your sons? I'd bet very few of you, if any, are doing what it takes to prevent your son from becoming a modern day sex offender. I'd be scared to death to be a male in America in today's lynch mob society. "
Better yet, why don't we just outlaw men? Being a man should be against the law... let's just banish all of them from the lives of girls. If you bear a son, you must banish him -- he might become a sex offender. Get your sperm from a sperm bank and banish fathers altogether. Grandfathers... who needs 'em?? Expel them to a little island where they all live together. Let's just get rid of all brothers, uncles, and male cousins to boot. You just never know when one might become a sex offender! Gee whiz, do you hear yourselves?? But I'd be willing to bet, very, very few of you are talking to your children about this... you might be warning them against "evil Uncle", or you may say "if someone touches you in a way that makes you uncomfortable, you come tell mommy, okay?" But, how many of you tell your sons to not touch anyone in a sexually motivated way? Or anything that can be interpreted as such?? A slap on the butt can now label your son as a sex offender for life! What exactly are you teaching your sons? I'd bet very few of you, if any, are doing what it takes to prevent your son from becoming a modern day sex offender. I'd be scared to death to be a male in America in today's lynch mob society. "
What kind of sicko! wrote on Mar 6, 2008 1:38 PM:
" I guess we'll just take matters into our own hands. Tax free! "
local4life wrote on Mar 6, 2008 1:56 PM:
" you can go to www.familywatchdog.us to look at registered offenders in your neighborhood. it shows their pictures, their convictions, and their address. it is a great website. spread the word. "
again Re: offended wrote on Mar 6, 2008 1:59 PM:
" Did even read the post? I bet everyone in this article knew their victim. It won't be someone on the offender registry that assults your child, it's more likely to be their cousin, uncle or a family friend or aquaintance that YOU KNOW. It is also your job as a mother to get informed and protect your child against the real threats instead of the ones you imagine in your pea sized brain. I meant the "calm down ladies" to offend you and maybe wake you up alittle. Instead of sitting around sounding off about how much you hate a annonomous sex offenders off some silly registry. The people you know are the real threat. "
GEEZ wrote on Mar 6, 2008 2:03 PM:
" I DONT THINK ALL SEX OFFENDERS ARE A MAJOR THREAT. WHAT IF IT WERE TWO ADULTS AND AFTER WARDS SHE CHANGED HER MIND. AND SAID HE RAPED HER
COME ON PEOPLE IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME
I THINK IF THEY ARE CHECKING IN AND DOING THERE CLASSES LIKE THEY ARE SUPPOSE TO BE.LEAVE THEM ALONE
THEY DID THERE TIME FOR THE SUPPOSED CRIME..
PICKETING THERE WORK PLACE IS OBSURED. "
COME ON PEOPLE IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME
I THINK IF THEY ARE CHECKING IN AND DOING THERE CLASSES LIKE THEY ARE SUPPOSE TO BE.LEAVE THEM ALONE
THEY DID THERE TIME FOR THE SUPPOSED CRIME..
PICKETING THERE WORK PLACE IS OBSURED. "
Get moving wrote on Mar 6, 2008 2:05 PM:
" If everyone took the time that they put into these blogs and actually did something to improve the area and community they live in think where we would be....safer streets, better laws, etc. Ask yourself what are you doing to improve your community? If all you can say is you are paying your taxes, then you are not doing enough. Maybe this will motivate you to get off your duff and do something about it!!!! "
To somedude wrote on Mar 6, 2008 2:32 PM:
" Surprising some of the people are willing to stand up for what they believe! You got my attention and I am passing the word for more support. I hope others will follow suit, these guys or gals need to be locked up and not allowed to roam the streets amoung innocent minors or potential victims. If they are not registering as required, they are breaking the law because they still criminal active for this reason and not to be trusted. Get a time and place set up dude, I'll bet you get more back up and support than expected! "
Thanks TDN wrote on Mar 6, 2008 2:52 PM:
" This information is hopefully a wake up call to all those out there that think "it will never happen to me or in my neighborhood". I live in a good neighborhood with good neighbors. One year ago the house next door to me was sold and now is a rental. The tenant that occupies the house is an offender with numerous violations. Rape charges from the past and now current violation charges pending. I feel violated everytime I walk out my front door and no longer am able to enjoy working in my own front yard because of this situation. Although my neighbor just sits silent and sometimes watches my activity, it scares me to death and I have become a prisoner in my own home now. I was violated as a child and I believed recovered from that experience for many years. Now with my new neighbor I am back to square one again, fearing a know preditor is only a few feet away. I plan to uproot my family and hopefully be able to sell my home so I can feel safe again somewhere else. I would not be so affected by this person if they had complied with treatmet or at least stayed in compliance with their probation requirements, but he doesn't and police are constantly having to arrest this individual for these reasons, and this scares the hell out of me. How would you feel? "
Stella wrote on Mar 6, 2008 2:54 PM:
" I agree with GEEZ. Some of these people were pegged with sex offender for similar situations as GEEZ describes. AND if they are doing their classes and actually changing their ways, causing them embarassment at their place of employment isn't going to help them any. "
To: Geez and others wrote on Mar 6, 2008 3:22 PM:
" These guys are charges with child molestation. Not "oops, I didn't know she wasn't old enough."
I am glad my children are not just 'beautiful' but smart. They know what strangers are and what to look out for. Check the registry often instead of whining, people. Be proactive in this fight. "
I am glad my children are not just 'beautiful' but smart. They know what strangers are and what to look out for. Check the registry often instead of whining, people. Be proactive in this fight. "
Hmm... wrote on Mar 6, 2008 3:30 PM:
" I said all along,microchip the sex offenders. That way, the cops will always will know where they are. Put it in the back area and deep so they can't be removed. I believe they lose their civil rights when they have sex with little children. I am not so worried about the 18 year old with the 16 year old girlfriend or boyfriend. Especially if they were dating before the 18th birthday. But the ones that molest little kids should always be tracked. I think back to the baby that was found on the golf course years back. It makes me sick. Microchip them. "
mgn wrote on Mar 6, 2008 3:31 PM:
" I feel sorry for kids. They will carry this for rest of there lives.What mommmy or dad or uncle, aunts did to me.sad "
RE: Thanks TDN wrote on Mar 6, 2008 3:58 PM:
" I don't think you can uproot and move anywhere where there are NOT sex offenders. Mine were in my own house as a child. "
To To: Geez and others wrote on Mar 6, 2008 4:05 PM:
" You typed "I am glad my children are not just 'beautiful' but smart" Are you implying that only stupid children get molested/raped??? Or would that be ugly, stupid children??
And then you typed "They know what strangers are and what to look out for." So, only "strangers" molest/rape ugly,stupid children??? How do you describe "a stranger"?? Some hunch back, pock-faced, evil-doer, lurking in the shadows?? Or the sweet-faced, older gentlemen who lives on the next block? Or the 30-something single gal that lives next door who loves to watch your kids? All are "strangers", all have the potential to be sex offenders... You need to re-think what you're telling your kids. "
And then you typed "They know what strangers are and what to look out for." So, only "strangers" molest/rape ugly,stupid children??? How do you describe "a stranger"?? Some hunch back, pock-faced, evil-doer, lurking in the shadows?? Or the sweet-faced, older gentlemen who lives on the next block? Or the 30-something single gal that lives next door who loves to watch your kids? All are "strangers", all have the potential to be sex offenders... You need to re-think what you're telling your kids. "
Tazer Baby wrote on Mar 6, 2008 4:09 PM:
" Alot of people are yapping but is noone interseted in hooking up somewhere and talking about what we, as a community body, can do to change our situation?
I have suggested a time and place, in an earlier post, and am willing to give some time to a worth while community get together to hear what everyone has to offer as far as some active, proactive and constructive things that we can do. So, what's up Cowlitz County? "
I have suggested a time and place, in an earlier post, and am willing to give some time to a worth while community get together to hear what everyone has to offer as far as some active, proactive and constructive things that we can do. So, what's up Cowlitz County? "
h00t0wl wrote on Mar 6, 2008 4:30 PM:
" Once again the half-wits from Podunk, er, Cowlitz County, show their ugliness toward their fellow man. If one is to believe these commentors, the only time a girl loses her virginity in Cowlitz County is when she is molested by some unknown sex offender. Unless you agree with statistics like the ones quoted by "These sex offenders...." (and I do). Then all you've got is girls losing their virginity to their relatives (which I am more inclined to believe by the braininess of these comments). Even worse is somehow blaming the "liberal judges" for not sentencing any sex offender to life in prison. It seems to me that some of you people need to read a passage out of a book I once read. It goes something like "remove the log from your own eye before you try to remove the splinter from someone else's". Or maybe the part that says that he who is without sin needs to stone these vile sex offenders. "
expletives withheld wrote on Mar 6, 2008 4:47 PM:
" Evidently our lawmakers just don't get the message!!!! Think before voting next time folks, local, state, and federal. ask lots of questions, and stick to your guns. then watch the voting records, and get rid of those who promise to get a handle on this problem then make no attempt. We need to elect people who are honest and have their priorities straight. Public safety should be a prime concern! "
WhatDoYouExpect? wrote on Mar 6, 2008 5:59 PM:
" Just like a Democrat: Round sex offenders up "to send a strong message to (sex) offenders" then catch and release them, eventhough each and every had been previously convicted and were in violation. That'll teach 'em. "
Kelso Resident wrote on Mar 6, 2008 6:00 PM:
" Ok so I see were some of you guys are coming from but not all these guys are in trouble for molesting or raping a child some of them are sex offenders because they had a boyfriend or girlfriend who was underage and they had sex ok...Being the young girl and having the older boyfriend who is now in jail serving 5 years for statory rape I realize that almost everyone in this community think all sex offenders are bad....Now if they raped or molested a child I see were you come from but at least get to know the facts and why they are a sex offender before we decide that they need to be put away forever..... "
Nadda wrote on Mar 6, 2008 6:14 PM:
" My daughter and myself ran one of these guys out of our neighborhood one time with posters in the neighborhood and a letter from my daughter to the editor about how it felt to live by a child molester. Unfortunately he was run out of the home he was moving into and he moved back. So this is truely a tuff call, where do you put them? Surely not out here on the street with our kids but they are and many claim homelessness to avoid the registrering. "
chacha wrote on Mar 6, 2008 6:52 PM:
" I dont understand why people dont just move on with there life. Most of these sex offenders just made a once in a lifetime mistake. Everyone makes mistakes in there life. Lets all have the heart to forgive and forget. I will tell you that one of my good friends is a "sex offender" and is a very nice guy, he just got caught up in the heat of the moment, and because of that one bad night, he cant have a normal life because people are so judgemental....hopefully in time this will all change. He has paid his dues and has the right to get back to the life he wants...... "
Insulted wrote on Mar 6, 2008 7:55 PM:
" Mr. Schmid's slanted article (should have been on the editorial pages) is a slap in the face to the criminal justice community that worked so diligently on Operation Crackdown. Does he think that bail should be denied to all who are arrested and, in theory, are innocent until proven guilty? Does he think that we should lock 'em up and throw away the key for all convicted felons who fail to pay their fines or otherwise violate their probation/parole (without new criminal charges)? This is either merely yellow journalism aimed at fomenting public outcry or Mr.Schmid has little understanding of how the criminal justice system works. "
Not just strangers. wrote on Mar 6, 2008 7:56 PM:
" My ex-husband was/is a molester. He was no stranger to the victims he was around. He was either a "Father," (and I say that very loosely), a "Neighbor," and a comical "Uncle" who could always get his victims on his side by being funny, charming, and just plain fun to be around. Many are just that way, so I don't believe anyone who talks about them being strangers. It didn't work that way around us. The sick man molested his daughter, his own flesh and blood, different ones I heard about after I left, plus my own niece when she was not even 7 years old. Many lives were ruined from that one man that was no stranger to all those he took advantage of. It happens more than we will ever know because many young victims won't come forward. My own step-daughter told her mother years ago, when she was way younger than 10 what was going on, but she was just pretty much told it could not be happening, and to pretty much keep it to herself. So who did she have to turn to? She was right there in her own home and her own mother didn't believe it! Who was responsible for her safety in that situation? It has been a long time ago now, but that girl/woman has, nor ever will forget. Could you? "
WTF wrote on Mar 6, 2008 10:17 PM:
" I would bet that many of these "pro" post are from the vast amount of sex offenders in this community. NORMAL people DO NOT make excuses for deviant behaviour. "
Re Judges wrote on Mar 7, 2008 12:53 AM:
" I agree with you, our judges are falling short of their jobs and i believe it is because of their own inner anger they have stored inside them they have for angry people. I also believe they are angered even more at the righteous anger of the ones who have been hurt because one of their loved ones have been raped or molested by one of theses scum bags from hell. Everyone has to comes to grips with the fact that there is a righteous anger with this sick and horrid issue of people having sex with children and our children deserve to have people like so many here already speaking out for them and demanding better treatment and protection for them. This is the most important part of their healing and thats simply knowing they are important enough for our adults and leaders in life to show they really care. "
Re: Chacha wrote on Mar 7, 2008 10:37 AM:
" How do you erase the memories of a sexual offence off of your childs mind that some thoughtless person has put there for his-her sickening self gratification and if you hold your own mental wellness of any value how do you erase it from your mind as well. How do you quench the fire inside towards the offender or the ones who are defending them that are always present. It is appauling to see others ignore the truama that fallows that is often life time and at any giving moment it can flair up again even years later and be over looked by others who are around these victims -teachers-relatives-juvenile athoritys and Drs. The victims then become the bad guy, the ones who are unable to just let go as so many expect. If the judges and anyone else involved too took it serious and took to mind the fact that these degrading offencive violations are just what they are they might reconcider their expectations towards our young victims who have a overwelming stumbling block that keeps them from maturing and are the real reason these children are failing in school. Instead of sympathy for the bad guy how about some righteous sympathy for the victims and this includes the loved ones of the victim. Let me remind you of the countless visits that are spent with counselars and money spent on mental health drugs because these children are unable to sleep at nights like so many of us can. "
re chacha wrote on Mar 7, 2008 10:47 AM:
" Id ask myself how can you down play the actions of something so sensitive as a adult having sex with a child with your lame excuse of someone caught up in the heat of the moment. I fear there is only one answer to your pathetic comment and that is you are to much like the offenders and i question who you really are a offender yourself? "
Chacha wrote on Mar 7, 2008 11:21 AM:
" Makes me wonder if you only are aware of that "one bad night." So many abusers get away with it over and over again, but all the other times before the one time they got caught were just that, times they got away with. These people are SO clever with keeping the truth from cropping up sometimes, but once they are caught then it becomes an issue of "couldn't help myself..but it was ONLY once." They know how to push the right buttons and how to get sympathy. "
A survivor wrote on Mar 7, 2008 11:58 AM:
" How do you think our young ones feel at knowing there sex offenders roaming our streets at any time and they know they are still vunerable. For many who have already been molested it must give them a helpess feeling. But the fact of the matter is the offenders are always offending someone in their own homes that they are close too. As i take my eyes off of the offenders for a moment it hurts to see a young childs life chattered for the pleasures of these sick peoples. How can anyone over look their importance or innocence for even a moment when they know they are a target. As a victim myself of a abusive physical rape at 7 years old it is hard to talk about even behind the curtain of security here. I am in my 50's now and i have still not forgotten a thing about it. Many times in my life i have wished someone could take it all away so i might be able to live a normal life like others. No ones sorrow or pleasent feelings will ever give me the healing i long for that might have helped but i came from a time where there was little protection for a child. What really angers me today thou is to this day still, We still have to fight so hard to get people in the system to take notice of a childs needs of protection. "
Tazer Baby wrote on Mar 7, 2008 12:02 PM:
" I am stunned by the comments of CHACHA. There is no thought of how the victim is affected for much longer than the one bad decision scenario you elude to. This is the kind of thinking that perpetuates abuse of any kind. The poor suspect dealing with his or her seemingly innocent indiscretion is a ridiculous mindset and quite frnkly, incredibly offensive to anyone that has been subjected to a sexual assault. CHACHA, you need to get some prepestive into the real world and very quickly because the world we live in today and being naive are a dangerous combination. "
Where are the sacrifices wrote on Mar 7, 2008 12:22 PM:
" I once had a beautiful loving relationship with my child. After my child was forcfully raped our relationship has failed miserbly and this child has tried to bury it all with drug addiction. It is 12 years ago now since this has happened and my child is hard hooked on heroin because of it all. It is never as it seems it should be and there are always the other factors that are always present that are the rest of the story. The rest of the story that the victims live daily for years on end. But when you try to share that story with a judge or cps worker they will cut you off after 5 minutes because it angers them to much to listen too it. I fear our child protection is lost because of this. "
Fugitives are capable of many crimes wrote on Mar 7, 2008 12:44 PM:
" These offenders that refuse to register and stay in contact with their probation offices are leading lives of fugitives because they don't want to be found or identified. This can only mean they are engaged in illegal activity of some sort for income to support their way of living, even if it's on the streets or under a bridge. You can bet they are breaking more laws than just violating their probation to survive. If they were capable of sexual abuse, I doubt they would stop at anything to get what they want. "
Former Longview resident wrote on Mar 7, 2008 12:56 PM:
" First of all Longview is the arm pit of the world!!! There are sex offenders on every block!! Drugs on every corner and meth labs on every other block!! I know these things!! BELIEVE ME!!! I used to be there in the middle of all that!! I now have kids and got out of the drama! QUIT NAGGING about it do something about it!! You dont like it MOVE AWAY!!!! OTHERWISE YOU MUST LIKE THE DRAMA!!! Putting your kids in danger with all the sexoffenders and the head louse in every school!! To reply to GEEZ WHAT ARE YOU, A SEXOFFENDER??? ANY ONE WHO CAN TOUCH A CHILD NEEDS TO BE LOCKED AWAY FOR EVER!!!!!!! "
Just Me wrote on Mar 7, 2008 1:24 PM:
" Okay, for those of you who are griping about the releases, do you realize that the jails are filled with misdemeanors and such, and as result it means sometimes the ones who shouldn't be released, are? Also, the one thing I dislike about the sex offender's registry is the fact it is a broad generalization. While the majority of people on it may have committed a heinous crime, there are those who have not, but because there was a gap in age they were required to file. I know of a young man who was eighteen and his girlfriend was almost seventeen. Her parents did not like him and after discovering the two were sexually active they pressed charges. He has to register as a sex offender and of course people automatically ASSUME child molester or rapist. "
To These sex offenders aren't the threat wrote on Mar 7, 2008 1:31 PM:
" Agreed. According to RAINN roughly 73% of all reported sexual assualts are perpetrated by someone the victim knows. The offender is either a family member, neighbor, friend, or significant other. Yes there are sex offenders out there who do not know their victims, but what about all the ones who go unreported because the victim KNOWS the person and fears what may happen as result? I speak out as both a victim of sexual assault AND the mother of a child who was molested. In both cases it was someone known and trusted, not some stranger walking down the street. "
Jynx wrote on Mar 7, 2008 1:45 PM:
" Strangers are people my children do not know- that range of people runs the gammete. Are you offended that what I wrote actually makes sense? I imply that my children are beautiful AND smart because all to many times, I hear people describe thier kids as beautiful in the same breath they whine about dangers. Ugly or beautiful has nothing to do with it, and you fell into the point. Would you like a tissue? I also typed be proactive, did you see that? "
to former longview resident wrote on Mar 7, 2008 1:56 PM:
" THE SEX OFFENDER I AM REFERING TO IS THE TWO CONCENTING ADULTS. AND THE GIRL CHANGES HER MIND 3 DAYS LATER AND CRY'S RAPE. NOT THE CHILD MOLESTERS
CANT YOU READ?? AND UNDERSTAND??
AND AS FAR AS MOVING GOOD WE DONT NEED YOUR JUDGEMENT A$$ IN COWLITZ COUNTY ANYWAYS.. "GEEZ" "
CANT YOU READ?? AND UNDERSTAND??
AND AS FAR AS MOVING GOOD WE DONT NEED YOUR JUDGEMENT A$$ IN COWLITZ COUNTY ANYWAYS.. "GEEZ" "
to former longview resident wrote on Mar 7, 2008 2:07 PM:
" Well good for your happy butt.
glad you could leave this town but some of us dont have the means to leave and for drugs they are everywhere not just here. there are sex offenders everywhere and head lice everywhere.
i would like to know were your wonderland you call home is cause there is more then likley a drug dealer on your block and sex offender right around the corner from you.. and i do agree with GEZZ........ "
glad you could leave this town but some of us dont have the means to leave and for drugs they are everywhere not just here. there are sex offenders everywhere and head lice everywhere.
i would like to know were your wonderland you call home is cause there is more then likley a drug dealer on your block and sex offender right around the corner from you.. and i do agree with GEZZ........ "
All this talk... wrote on Mar 7, 2008 2:11 PM:
" and yet nothing is being said. You people really have no clue what you're talking about when it comes to "sex offenders" and who they really are. They are your sons and brothers being persecuted and prosecuted because you didn't do your job as a parent. Why don't you do some research on what types of crimes fall under the catagory of "sex offense". My guess is that most of you, men AND women, would be guilty. No, I am not a "sex offender" but I am a therapist for teenage offenders -- and 90% of them are brothers who were busted for messing around with sisters... sisters who were just as guilty as their brothers! "
RED wrote on Mar 7, 2008 2:37 PM:
" No prison, no jail, all sex offenders should be sent straight to #### PERIOD. "
Former Longview resident wrote on Mar 7, 2008 3:35 PM:
" I dont believe for one second that who ever you are talking about was charged with rape on her word!! There is such thing as forensic evidence if there wasnt any he still went to jail GET A NEW LAWYER!!! they can tell rape and regular sex!! And as for where my wonderland is a tiny little heavnly town called Sisters Oregon, the police blotter here is "A man called in to the sheriff's office to report strange noises officers responded to find deer eating in the yard" or "Man on a jog found a little bag of white residue it was tested and it was powdered sugar" so yes I live in a wonderful place!! And I left with nothing a full tank of gas and my kids. If there is a will there is a way!! So BULL get the hell out of there and dont look back! As for your "people" who are inoccent...reopen the case and fight. THERES NOTHING TO IT BUT TO DO IT!!!!!! unless you love the drama!!!! "
former long. resident wrote on Mar 7, 2008 4:11 PM:
" stay in your wonderland i will stay here for your stupid police blotter
ok what ever you say. i dont buy it
"
ok what ever you say. i dont buy it
"
Clean the whole nest wrote on Mar 7, 2008 4:15 PM:
" I also question the parents of these child molesters who don't take the time to step forward with any kind or remorse for the victims but instead do all they can to cover up the incidents. These same people will not stop at anything and do all they can to discredite the words of the victims to protect themselves from their shame and guilt. Like the man who was with the man who commited the crime they are no different then the one who has violated the victim. It is time to make some changes that will work and i say clean out the whole nest. If these child molester protectors are proven guilty of covering up these horrific crimes against these children then charge them too right along with the others. "
Tazer Baby wrote on Mar 7, 2008 5:04 PM:
" This is the third and last request. I have written twice concerning an impromptu get together on Saturday, 03/08/2008 at 1200 at the lake on Nichols and 15th. Sounded like alot of you wanted to hook up and talk about what we could possibly do as a community but then...a whole lot of complaining. So, one more time, get together or just keep sitting back and letting others do the work? "
Frustrated wrote on Mar 7, 2008 7:10 PM:
" Maybe our Mme. Gregoire should share the gubernatorial mansion with about thirty or forty of these guys.... It just might make her a little restless at night. Better yet, let's just bus all the state's registered sex offenders to Olympia. After all, registering and releasing these dangerous criminals was a legal decision made by our legislature. The most violent of these should be swinging by the neck at the end of a rope or locked in a tiny cell, not roaming free. "
Guess What wrote on Mar 9, 2008 2:45 PM:
" Dr. Phil had a program on last week telling how the LANDLORDS of rentals receive money from the State, money from the court system, and money from the renter, to make the income of an apartment rented to a sex offender bring in almost 3 times the local norm.
That's right. If you put a sex offender into your rental, you make 3 times as much money as a law abiding citizen. Because the state and the courts won't pay landlords to keep good people around. They just want to keep the people around that give them job security. "
That's right. If you put a sex offender into your rental, you make 3 times as much money as a law abiding citizen. Because the state and the courts won't pay landlords to keep good people around. They just want to keep the people around that give them job security. "
Re: Re: Offended wrote on Mar 9, 2008 3:06 PM:
" My friend first of all i am truelly so sorry to hear of your personal pain and agony because of this horrible injustice committed against you. I know there are other people all around that would love to erase those memories and your pain and i am one of them. You have unselfishly shared some good sound advice for others to protect their loved ones and i hope they take it to heart. Keep up the good work of keeping awareness alive for our young ones. "
Re: SomeDude wrote on Mar 9, 2008 5:18 PM:
" You have a very good point there, another one is for a registered sex offender living at a different location instead of where they are registered at. As for your complaint i agree with you very much this is a serious problem of them hiding and i am sure most of them are not homeless and are hiding in other homes. I say if they are going to play games like this then meet their challenge and make them report every day where they will be sleeping at that day weather its under a cardboard box or rock! "
Re: Chacha wrote on Mar 9, 2008 6:55 PM:
" So you are telling us your friend has paid his dues. Where in the hell is your sympathy for a young childs normal life now that your friend took away from her-him for his own personal sick gratification. Why did he choose a child, because they are helpless and easy prey thats why. As for you i wouldn't trust you around a child either. "
longview wrote on Mar 9, 2008 8:40 PM:
" whats wrong with sex offenders? leave the poor guys alone, "
Re: Judges wrote on Mar 9, 2008 11:38 PM:
" Well i guess when the judges take a closer look at the anger in our community and recognize they are in controll of a lot of it as they unrighteously sympathize with the bad guys or gals they will see they are sharing this anger. So it only makes sence if they want to let go of some of that anger they might concider sharing the good feelings of a victim their family members and the whole community who have been encouraged by a Honorable Judge. "
Jackie wrote on Mar 10, 2008 1:57 AM:
" "Justice Department analysis, issued in 2003, said 5.3 percent of sex offenders released from state prisons were re-arrested for another sex crime within three years." Truth is most sex offenders (over 80%) DON'T reoffend and most offenses are committed by family members and friends of the victim. Our Governer is doing this to cover her mistake because of the 12 year girl who was killed in Tacoma by a level 1 sex offender (level 1's are not on the registry or any type of public notification) who, if I'm not mistaken, was also an illegal, that was supposed to have been deported when released from prison. If you really want to protect your kids spend some time and learn the truth about this stuff before you go messing up your kids heads, wasting you tax dollars, and start watching your family and friends. Also, there are just as many female sex offenders, but those don't usually get reoprted. Huh? "
To Jackie wrote on Mar 10, 2008 8:22 AM:
" I think those statistics are PURE CRAP!!! Truth is they do reoffend and usually excalate. They can not be rehabilitated!! "
T wrote on Mar 10, 2008 11:26 AM:
" If you really want to see who the sex offenders are.... "GOOGLE" WASHINGTON STATE SEX OFFENDERS....roam around in there for a bit & you will see all of the offenders in your area along with pictures. It's a reality check & makes me sick. They should be in jail or better yet....send them all to an island somewhere & let them offend each other. "
Jackie wrote on Mar 10, 2008 6:02 PM:
" Well, I suppose that's the difference between you and I. You ‘think’ as in assume, imagine and hypothesize. Whereas I have actually taken the time and done the research, read the court cases, studied the statistics and know the 'TRUTH'. What do you do with your time besides perpetuate fear, hate and falsehoods. "
To Jackie wrote on Mar 10, 2008 8:19 PM:
" ALL studies and statistics can be skewed to whatever side you would like them to support. I would guess you work in the system, I would be shocked if you are not a therapist of some kind. My belief comes from the abundance of articles about these perverts that often grow more dangerous. "
Give me a weeek to tell you the wholoe story! wrote on Mar 10, 2008 11:57 PM:
" It was a normal day of pain and suffering i went through with my daughter that day. It was day that was like so many others just like this one that turned out like this one. She was a young 13 year olds as precious as anyone would want for themselves scappering in there yard or twisting your ear. Her innocence had been robbed from her by a foul evil cousin who had forcefully raped her a week maybe after he had been released from prison. This happened while i was in the hospital and his mother had let him stay in my home with her the 9 days i was there. On this paticular day she blew up with another screaming fit and was thrashing around on the floor. After she blew the most of it off i finally got her to talk. Her complaint was how do you let go of the anger after the others blamed her for it when she was frightened away from speaking about it because of a letter and a threatening phone call. I had peeked into her room many of nights as a concerned parent would and see the same anger etched on her face night after night while she slept. Some nights were worse then others with many night mares, i probably slept in my recliner for 2 years after this happened always prepared for her to crawl up in my lap and curl up against my chest for security. "
If they won't we can wrote on Mar 11, 2008 1:00 AM:
" Our Children need and deserve more committed people like i see in this forum and i praise those those who are here for them. You are worthy of the goodness you all stand for and should be looked on fondly for your good words how ever ugly some timid person might think of them. I think i would use up my word limit if i listed you all but im sure you are aware of who i am talking about. I would like to see you people send your voice of concern to our representitives with some starting points to work on if you agree about restricting sex offenders roaming freely in our community in reach of our children. I propose a sex offender can not live no closer then 1500 feet from and school can not be within 1000 feet of a childrens facility such as game house's parks day care centers and swimming pools. They should not be allowed to live in a home with a child either. "
Fear for fuel wrote on Mar 11, 2008 1:28 AM:
" Yeh how about a third time child sex offender or second or first, how many are still unaccounted for they have molested or raped. How many targets are out there today as we speak, none a lot of people would hope but that is not reality. All the more reason to send them all to the island if the system can't garantee your childs safety. And on an even more serious note there are many children who are being killed by this kind of person to hide their crimes. Young innocent kids who were to small to fight off their attackers brutalized then murdered. This issue is greater then we might want to believe and the truth has presented its self more then just a few times too. "
Jackie wrote on Mar 11, 2008 2:00 AM:
" Don't get me wrong. There are some sick twisted individuals that need to be civilly committed or at the very least constantly monitored but not the majority. The registries are okay but not enough information is given in our state to determine who is a real threat and who isn't, the system to set the levels of offenders needs more work. I've dealt with more than 78 offenders over the last 8 years, none of whom have reoffended. Most were victims of childhood sexual abuse and most have other mental disorders. It's not the people on the registry that worry me, I know who they are, it's the ones that haven't been caught yet that I’m watching out for. No I’m not a therapist. I’m a victim of repeated child sexual, mental and physical abuse, none were strangers. I also know that the only way to make a difference and stop this is through active-positive participation with these people. Most people can and do change their behavior with the right guidance and support. In my experience it’s easier to rehabilitate a child molester than a child rapist. Do you know the difference between these two? Both are deviant, deplorable and unacceptable behaviors. But one only touches you the other is the one that causes the most harm. Ever wonder how these people got so off track in the first place. Perhaps the way society treated or failed them? But I can forgive, can you. "
Blah Blah Blah Jackie wrote on Mar 11, 2008 7:10 AM:
" Everyone loves a good excuse! It's not my fault because________. The problem is innocent people have to pay the price. If these people were held accountable and I mean hard time all the others that are out there would find a whole new level of self control. "
Recovery wrote on Mar 11, 2008 1:55 PM:
" I would bet every one could forgive or at least come to the point of wanting to let go but that comes after the pain and suffering runs its coarse. Of coarse this is hampered with the sympathy you always see for the bad guy. What about the victims, where does it end for them. Freely given words from a person who was sexually assaulted 20 years ago telling them they just need to let go and forgive! I bet that would be something all of these sex offenders would love to hear. Why is it that the voices of the children are not heard first, just what kind of feelings do you think they struggle with, what images are on their minds. The same ones we all share with them if the proper support is not there for them. Is it no wonder a child or a adult for that matter turns to drugs or alcohol to ease their suffering if not that then mental health drugs and how many are lost forever due to the drugs ect. For so many walking away from a trauma filled event like this would be like a breath of fresh air but there will be those left behind and that is a fact. For these children and family members that have been violated by this ugly member of society I pray that they can at least let go of the bad feelings and regain your importance as a very important person. "
Tools of the trade wrote on Mar 11, 2008 7:23 PM:
" Remember well as you concider drug use, drugs are the most popular assets a sex offender uses on a victim. "
LOA wrote on Mar 11, 2008 9:29 PM:
" May I first start off by saying it has taken me some days of reading these blogs, before I could write since the last time I wrote I was called a bleeding heart. The people that they let back on the streets were only picked up because they failed to register as they were court ordered. At least we the people have a better idea were they are living. How about the people tjey pick up for selling drugs we don't know were they might be living except in your alley. The state of Washington needs to pulls it head out of the sand about the people who are offending. The only way the state can send them a way to the S Commitment Center at Mc Neil Island is if they are found the not Mentally fit in public. It takes lots of money to prove it but it can be done. I do belive that the money should be spent, no price is to high to keep our streets safe.. "
Jerry wrote on Mar 12, 2008 9:04 AM:
" In searching for some feedback on my comment, i see that mine has been removed. I thought this was free speech, my comment was not threatening. It mentioned no names, so i wonder who it offended by suggesting mandatory counseling for the family of sex offenders. In reading some of the comments that stated that somewhere between 73% to 90% of the sex offenders are family members or people the victim knows i am more convinced that so much of this is family oriented and should be addressed with extended counseling. Offenders are not born as innocent babys, they are raised. So lets get to the head. "
concerned mother wrote on Mar 13, 2008 4:41 AM:
" About 4 weeks ago,my 12 yr old daughter was walking our dog.Two men pulled up in a car and attempted to get her into the car.I immediatly contacted Longview police.Instead of them finding the vehicle,my daughter and I found it,gave the plate number to the police officer,and yep,4 weeks later,and NOTHING has been done. "
re:concerned mother wrote on Mar 14, 2008 10:43 AM:
" They can't do anything without probable cause sorry. "
concerned mother wrote on Mar 14, 2008 6:21 PM:
" Without cause...excuse me?These two men attempted to kidnap my 12 year old daughter.How is that not prob. cause? "
WOW wrote on Mar 18, 2008 7:40 AM:
" Don't forget the Rainier school teachers asst oh yeah she got off easy.(FEMALE) Something needs to happen and our gov is not going to do anything about it. "
my my wrote on Mar 18, 2008 11:30 AM:
" Doesnt sound like any of you really care that children get molested and that some molesters are sick and admit they cannot help themselves. They need to be away from mainstream society forever. Lock them up for good. Why not fence in and devote an entire town to them so we dont have to keep them in jail. "
healing day by day wrote on Mar 18, 2008 6:44 PM:
" At 50 I choose to focus on healing- Healing of my body, mind and spirit, all effected by close family members for years. Time changes, but the behavior of a preditor do not. I have worked in the public and I have seen the damage done to the victims, male and femal. Is there a law that serves their crime? I have not seen nor read of one, at this time. Education for our children has to start at home, but like many I've read and my personal story, home was where the act happened... what can we do knowing that there are many living with this and feeling powerless, and tormented by the lack of support. Media has done a great job of leeping the fear factor in the lime lite- how about getting to educating on programs that offer assistance? Maybe a story line that would be apporaprate for the ages viewing- what about... Options are up to all of us. What works for some, may not be an answer for others. I guess I am asking that as adults we become active in protecting and educating those in office. Healing takes work, anyone who has been abused/attacked/ or victimized understands, healing is a life time work, but YOU ARE WORTH IT. "
BS wrote on Mar 19, 2008 10:21 PM:
" Schmid should go back to reviewing punk rock bands in the Upper Midwest. His article was sensationalist B.S. "
sex offender wrote on Mar 22, 2008 4:13 PM:
" i went down for a false charge i did my time and jeez is rite dont judge them there are more offenders then you know fo all you know they might be next door to you i mean doesnt everyone have something hidden in thier past grow up people "
klp1102 wrote on Mar 25, 2008 10:17 AM:
" I went through the sex offender list for all counties in Washington the following names WERE NOT LISTED; Leroy Ward, Dustin Hall, James Murphy, and Daniel Walker. WHY NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sad thing is I know a James Murphy, but no pictures are listed, if you go to the county sex offender site these people (if you want to call them that)
get no listing what so ever how will we know? "
Sad thing is I know a James Murphy, but no pictures are listed, if you go to the county sex offender site these people (if you want to call them that)
get no listing what so ever how will we know? "
jackie wrote on Mar 25, 2008 10:36 AM:
" I'm sure this will be considerd as inhumane punishment, But lets buy them one-way greyhound tickets to southern california. "
Rose Valley Ron wrote on Mar 25, 2008 11:16 PM:
" I agree with the folks that want to picket these SO's jobs homes, family's etc. But under one condition only. You have to give your name and the sheriff does a check on you and only those who have never violated ANY law are allow to protest. No violations for traffic laws ( you can kill somebody speeding) or any other type of law period. Even if you were just given a warning, you still violated.I have never met anyone who can pass that litmus test.
Jesus said it best, Let those who are without sin cast the first stones. I think the crowd would just drift away. "
Jesus said it best, Let those who are without sin cast the first stones. I think the crowd would just drift away. "
Kalama Jama wrote on Mar 26, 2008 1:06 AM:
" That's right kill torture and maime our own. Most of us forgot how to spell rehabilitation.
Wa, Wa, Waaaa. What's all the fuss. I have no offenders in my area unless I invite them up. I know of at least one who was innocent. If we can kill innocent people, why couldn't we find a few guilty who are really innocent.
Never mind, that would require thought and consideration. "
Wa, Wa, Waaaa. What's all the fuss. I have no offenders in my area unless I invite them up. I know of at least one who was innocent. If we can kill innocent people, why couldn't we find a few guilty who are really innocent.
Never mind, that would require thought and consideration. "
Patriot wrote on Mar 27, 2008 7:34 AM:
" I do honor my second amendment right due in part to subjects of this very kind. "
Mother of a sex offender wrote on Mar 27, 2008 3:53 PM:
" For anyone that is interested...."Ooops, I didn't know she was old enough" is no longer charged with "statuatory rape". It is called "RAPE OF A CHILD". EVERY sex offender is grouped into the same cagagory, only defined by levels 1,2 or 3. And it doesn't matter that the 14 year old girl is dressed like a hooker. She's still a child and it is still rape. And my son knew better, and the girl knew better and it still happened.... go figure. "
Ms. Nikki wrote on Mar 27, 2008 5:25 PM:
" You wanna know what's around you? Check this out http://www.familywatchdog.us/ just enter your address and see how many of these things live around you "
Ms. Nikki wrote on Mar 27, 2008 5:36 PM:
" I think the whole system of managing sex offenders is faulty. For the ones that even gave an address, who's to say they really live there? They jsut write something down on paper saying oh yeah ummmm I live there. For all you know, they could be giving your address. Most of them just throw out a relative of friend's address and those people cover for them in the event someone actually tried to somewhat confirm the sex offenders' destinations. "
WHY? wrote on Mar 29, 2008 1:43 PM:
" IF YOU WANT THEM "OFF THE STREETS" THEN WHY DO YOU KEEP RELEASING THEM? "
Oh no put them back. wrote on Mar 31, 2008 4:35 PM:
" I think that sexual preditors, and other career criminals should be gathered up and put out on an island surrounded by razor wire. Give them basic survival items and then let them fend for themselves. That want to act like animals let them live like animals. We don't need them around our children or grandchildren. And have the island patrolled and if they try to escape shoot them. That would solve the problem. "
DOC wrote on Mar 31, 2008 4:41 PM:
" FROM: Eldon Vail, DOC Secretary (Washington State Department of Corrections)
SUBJECT: Employee Survey Results
The results of the staff survey are now on line and available for viewing. The results don’t speak well for agency leadership. There are not many bright spots here...The following are actual published THEMES from the Survey:
If there is a reason I would consider leaving (the Washington State Department of Corrections) DOC, the reason(s) would be:
•Poor leadership (corrupt, incompetent, unethical, favoritism, bullying)
•HQ’s/Leadership out-of-touch with work and workers
•Undervalued, not respected
•Underpaid, poor retirement benefits
•Hostile workplace, negative workplace
•Unfair promotions & favoritism
•Lack of accountability for co-workers or supervisor
•Too much change
•Shift work/Mandatory OT/No flexible work schedules
•Lack of communication, not listening, input goes nowhere
•ACA
•Lack of promotional opportunities/growth
This is a great agency. I am still happy to be back.
EV
*See the SURVEY at
http://www.dop.wa.gov/NR/rdonlyres/199C4169-A54F-4D98-B543-EC763AC9656A/0/StateEmployeeSurveyStatewideResults2007.pdf
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SUBJECT: Employee Survey Results
The results of the staff survey are now on line and available for viewing. The results don’t speak well for agency leadership. There are not many bright spots here...The following are actual published THEMES from the Survey:
If there is a reason I would consider leaving (the Washington State Department of Corrections) DOC, the reason(s) would be:
•Poor leadership (corrupt, incompetent, unethical, favoritism, bullying)
•HQ’s/Leadership out-of-touch with work and workers
•Undervalued, not respected
•Underpaid, poor retirement benefits
•Hostile workplace, negative workplace
•Unfair promotions & favoritism
•Lack of accountability for co-workers or supervisor
•Too much change
•Shift work/Mandatory OT/No flexible work schedules
•Lack of communication, not listening, input goes nowhere
•ACA
•Lack of promotional opportunities/growth
This is a great agency. I am still happy to be back.
EV
*See the SURVEY at
http://www.dop.wa.gov/NR/rdonlyres/199C4169-A54F-4D98-B543-EC763AC9656A/0/StateEmployeeSurveyStatewideResults2007.pdf
"
http://insidedoc/usercontents/news/2007/stories/docs/2007EmployeeSatisfactionSurveyELTBriefing.pdf wrote on Mar 31, 2008 4:55 PM:
" http://insidedoc/usercontents/news/2007/stories/docs/2007EmployeeSatisfactionSurveyELTBriefing.pdf "
jse wrote on Apr 2, 2008 5:51 AM:
" When is the country going to stop lumping all sexual offenders in the same category!!! Some sexual offenders NEVER have even sexually violated a child yet because of all the media scare of the violent sexual offenders (predators) someone who has urinated on a dumpster in an intoxicated state and had been seen by someone has gotten the charge sexual offender, (lewd and lacivious). How many men in their younger days may have done such and not gotten caught? Would you want that label around your neck the rest of your life? Judge people on who they are now not what they were! "
TO, JSE.... wrote on Apr 2, 2008 10:48 AM:
" GOOD CALL. THERE ARE ALOT OF PEOPLE OUT THERE THAT ARE LABELED SEX OFFENDERS THAT HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH A CHILD AND THE LABEL IS HORRIBLE. I AM NOT A SEX OFFENDER BUT I DO KNOW ONE AND THE LABEL IS LIFE ALTERING.. GEEZ "
wow wrote on Apr 2, 2008 1:16 PM:
" We say we should get any judge who lets these degenerates out on our streets to be removed from our court system. They are supposed to protect us,not help the sex offenders do more raping of our citizens, young or old. WHO ARE THESE JUDGES???? This town wants to know......Once they are found, they should be locked up and thrown away the key, FOREVER ....Let the paper criminals go and leave the people haters in. Where is the Law and order here?? This does not happen in other communities. Why here???? "
Ms. Nikki wrote on Apr 3, 2008 4:21 PM:
" Why are so many people so quick to defend sex offenders? Bottom line wether there are "good" sex offenders or not (give me a break) there are still dangerous ones out and about and they need to be cracked down on HARDER. They need to be monitored BETTER, they system is flawed. Am I right or am I right? "
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