Sexually violent predator nearly released to Spokane community linked to another local rape
Scott Halvorson, one of the many names this man goes by, is now the suspect in a rape that happened in Spokane in 2004 at Polly Judd Park.
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Spokane Police link cold case rape to McNeil Island sex offender who was about to be released
A man classified as a sexually violent predator who served prison time for multiple Spokane County rapes is now facing new rape charges, just as he was preparing to be released back into the community.
Sex offender who once sold drugs in special commitment center accused of rape in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash - A Washington sex offender who was sent to federal prison for selling drugs while in the state's Special Commitment Center has been accused of rape in Spokane. Court documents say he posed as someone working for a counseling service and forced a woman to have sex with him.
First woman ever held at McNeil Island facility for violent sexual predators released, living in Spokane
The first woman ever classified by the state of Washington as a sexually violent predator has been released and is now living in north Spokane.
Another sexually violent predator released to Spokane; SPD not notified until months later
One day after a sex offender was released from McNeil Island and moved to Spokane, 4 News Now has learned of another recent McNeil Island release, who is living at the same home and is under strict state supervision.
Sex offender with violent history back in Spokane, living with other offenders
A sex offender with a history of violent attacks is back in Spokane and living at a home with other offenders.
Woman starts petition against release of sexually violent predators to Spokane
As it stands now, the City of Spokane and Spokane County have no authority to change zoning restrictions surrounding the Lincoln House, which is home to 11 sex offenders. There has to be new legislation at the state level for something to change. With that in mind, Takiesia Beck started a petition.
Wash. state releasing another sex offender from McNeil Island; he's moving to Spokane
The State of Washington is releasing another sexually violent predator who plans to move to Spokane. Morgan Heath, 30, will be released Friday and intends to head to Eastern Washington.
Proposed bill would change housing rules for sexually violent predators
As Spokane prepares to become home to another sexually violent predator released from the Special Commitment Center on McNeil Island, a bill proposed in the Washington legislature looks to change some of the rules about where those offenders can be housed.
KXLY answers your questions about why a sexually violent predator is coming to Spokane soon
Concern, outrage and disbelief are a few of the responses KXLY4 viewers have had to news a sexually violent predator will soon be released to live in the heart of the community.
Spokane's police chief, sheriff upset about sexual predator being released here
Spokane's top law enforcement officers expressed anger and frustration Thursday over the upcoming release of a sexually violent predator to Spokane.
State spends $500K to clean debris from McNeil Island
Washington is spending $500,000 to remove 100-year-old debris from an island in south Puget Sound.
