Smith County Sex Offender Verification Check

TYLER — The Smith County Sheriff’s Office has completed a check of sex offenders who reside in the county. Of the 359 individuals who were investigated September 14th and 15th, fourteen were found to be out of compliance, according to a news release. Officials with the sheriff’s office said that verification checks of this type are unannounced and comprehensive. The compliance check included a team of approximately 30 officers, including members of 13 different local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, coordinated with the U.S. Marshals Service Joint East Texas Fugitive Task Force.

Sheriff Larry Smith points out that offenders have strict requirements. He says if they violate any of their sex offender registration requirements, a warrant will be issued for their arrest. To report information on a sex offender, call 903-590-2680.