SEX OFFENDER INFORMATION BULLETIN
LEVEL 3 NOTIFICATION OF RELEASE
(HIGH RISK TO RE-OFFEND)
The Sumner Police Department is releasing the following information pursuant to RCW 4.24.550 and the Washington State Supreme Court decision in State v. Ward, which authorizes law enforcement agencies to inform the public of a sex offender’s location when; in the discretion of the agency, the release of information will enhance public safety and protection. The individual who appears on this notification has 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 places them in a classification level which reflects the potential to re-offend. This sex offender has served the sentence imposed by the courts and is not wanted by the police at this time.
The Sumner Police Department has no legal authority to direct where a sex offender may or may not live. Constructive community action through reporting law violations is beneficial, but abuse of information through harassment, threats or intimidation could jeopardize the community notification process and will not be tolerated. It is our belief that an informed public is a safer public, and we advocate the responsible use of the following information.
On January 2nd, 2025, the following offender registered to live in the 6000 block of Bock Avenue in the City of Sumner.
SHARP, MICHAEL K.
Race: White Age: 46 Hair: Brown Eyes: Green Height: 5’8” Weight: 160 lbs.
In 1998, SHARP was convicted of Attempted Rape 3rd Degree in Pierce County. In 2000, SHARP was convicted of 2-counts of Child Rape 3rd Degree also in Pierce County. According to official file documents, in 1998 SHARP sexually assaulted a 16-year-old non-familial female. In 2000, SHARP sexually assaulted two non-familial females (ages 13 & 14). Sharp was also convicted of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender in 2003 and 2012 both in Pierce County. SHARP participated in a sex offender treatment program while incarcerated. SHARP is required to report any change of address, employment, and school enrollment to the Pierce County Sheriff Department.
As of the date of this bulletin, there are approximately 795,000 offenders who have registered to live in the United States. There are approximately 17,500 sex offenders who have registered as required and are living in the State of Washington. There are approximately 2,500 sex offenders who have registered with the Pierce County Sheriff Department.
The Sumner Police Department is available to provide you with useful information on personal safety if you request it. For more information you can contact Deputy Chief Andy McCurdy at andym@sumnerwa.gov. You can view a list of sex offenders in Pierce County by visiting www.PierceSheriff.org. If you have information regarding a current criminal activity of this or any other offender, please call 911.
