Sex offender locates in Dryden

The Chelan County Sheriff's Office is release 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 place them in a classification level which reflects the potential to reoffend.

This individual has served the sentence imposed on them by the courts. He is not wanted by law enforcement at this time. This notification is not intended to increase fear;rather it is our belief that an informed public is a safer public.

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 chooses.

James William Gere

White male, 44, with brown hair, blue eyes

Resides at 8700 block of Alice Avenue, Dryden.

Convicted Jan. 1, 1991, Rape of a child, third degree.

If you have any questions of our community awareness program, please call 509-667-6841 or email the administrator at carlos.rodriguez@co.chelan.wa.us.