Police warn Lake Stevens residents of convicted sex offender

Published 1:30 am Monday, September 12, 2016

LAKE STEVENS — Police are notifying neighbors in Lake Stevens about a convicted sex offender who recently moved to the 9200 block of 15th Place SE.

In 1992, James S. Fries pleaded guilty in King County Superior Court to one count of second degree rape. His victim was a 21-year old woman. He served 58 months in prison.

Fries started sex offender treatment while in prison, but stopped and later declined to participate. He is not currently on active supervision and his only requirement is to register as a sex offender, according to the Lake Stevens Police Department.

Julie Ubert, the police department’s administrative manager, may be contacted at 425-334-9537 for additional information.