Level 3 sex offender registers to live in Yelm
The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office has made a general notification about level 3 sex offender Robert A. Blankenship, 40, who has registered to live in the 14700 block of Regal Lane SE, in Yelm.
On May 5, 2014, Blankenship pleaded guilty in Thurston County Superior Court to one count of third-degree rape, one count of third-degree assault and one count of unlawful imprisonment. He was sentenced to a 16-month term. The conviction stems from Blankenship, at 36, sexually assaulting a 44-year-old woman.
On May 21, 2002, Blankenship pleaded guilty in Thurston County Superior Court to indecent exposure.
He was sentenced to 90 days in jail.
The conviction stems from Blankenship, at 25, exposing himself to a 31-year-old woman.
On June 27, 1997, Blankenship pleaded guilty in Thurston County District Court to one count of indecent exposure to a victim over 14. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail, which was suspended. The conviction stems from Blankenship, at 20, exposing himself to a 36-year-old woman.
Robert A. Blankenship is described as a white male, 6 feet 2 inches and 300 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes.
Level 3 sex offenders are considered by law enforcement as being at high risk to re-offend within the community.
If you have questions or concerns regarding Blankenship or any other registered sex offender in Thurston County, see co.thurston.wa.us/ sheriff, and click on “Sex Offender Watch,” or call 360-754-2894.
Tammy McGee: 360-754-5447
This story was originally published December 23, 2016 at 7:50 AM with the headline "Level 3 sex offender registers to live in Yelm."