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On May 23, 2012 members of the St. Mary's County Bureau of Criminal Investigations Sex Offender Registration Unit initiated an investigation regarding registered sex offender Earl Benjamin Washington, black male, 6'2", black hair and brown eyes.Washington also goes by the nickname "Taz".  Washington is no longer residing at his listed residence and his whereabouts are unknown at this time.  His last known address was in Lexington Park, St. Mary's County Maryland.

Suspect Washington is a Tier III lifetime registered sex offender who was convicted in 2001 of a second degree sex offense.  He was released from the Department of Corrections in March of this year.  Suspect Washington is wanted through the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office for failing to provide notification of a change of address as required by law.

BCI is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Earl Washington and anyone with information on the current whereabouts of Earl Washington can directly contact Det./ Cpl. W. Raddatz at 301-475-4200 ext. 1958 or contact the Sheriff’s Office at (301) 475-8008.You may also provide information by contacting Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333 or Text your information to CRIMES (274637).Simply enter “TIP239” (847239) before your tip.You can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00.