Knoxville police seek sex offenders violating state registry

The Knoxville Police Department is looking for these sex offenders they say are in violation of the Sex Offender Registry Law.

KPD says all of the suspects have outstanding warrants on file for their arrest.

"Once located, they will be charged with Violation of the Sex Offender Registry," according to a KPD release.

Anyone with information is asked to call KPD at 865-215-7220, investigator Debra Nuchols at 865-215-6816, or Investigator Patty Tipton at 865-215-7325.

Richard Jerome Walker - 46 -
convicted in 1989 of assault with intent to rape

James Alvin Thomas - 41 -
convicted in 1990 of sexual assault

Sean Lortorris Dickey - 36 -
convicted in 1992 of aggravated rape

James Paul McCarroll - 48 -
convicted in 1985 of aggravated rape

Mack James Gray - 32 -
convicted in 2002 of statutory rape

Michael Lewis - 31 -
convicted in 1998 of criminal sexual assault

Ray Anthony Jones - 54 -
convicted in 1994 of rape

Jerry Allen Houser - 50 -
convicted in 1996 of attempted aggravated sexual battery

James David Ellis - 65 -
convicted in 1996 of attempted aggravated sexual battery

Arnold Claude Schuitten - 49 -
convicted in 1980 of rape