SEATTLE – Edward James Creed, 52, of Des Moines, Washington, is facing federal charges after a grand jury indicted him this week for possession of images of child sexual abuse. The indictment comes as Creed was already under the watchful eye of the Washington State Department of Corrections, serving supervision following a prior conviction.
U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman announced the indictment, detailing how investigators discovered unapproved electronic devices within Creed’s residence and, crucially, images depicting the sexual abuse of children on his phone. Given his previous conviction, Creed is staring down a mandatory minimum ten-year sentence if found guilty on these new charges. An arraignment is scheduled for next week, where he will formally enter a plea.
Court records paint a disturbing picture of a repeat offender. Creed previously served nearly a decade in state custody following a 2008 conviction in Kitsap County for rape of a child. He was released in 2017, but his freedom was short-lived; he was returned to custody in 2019 for unspecified violations. The latest allegations stem from a routine community corrections review in March of 2024, which flagged the illicit images on his phone.
Following his arrest, authorities executed a search of Creed’s room at a sex offender residence. The search uncovered a collection of unapproved electronic devices, which are currently undergoing forensic analysis. Investigators hope the analysis will reveal the full extent of the material and potentially uncover additional evidence linking Creed to the distribution of these horrific images.
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Washington State Department of Corrections spearheaded the investigation, working to build a solid case against Creed. The case underscores the ongoing challenges of monitoring registered sex offenders and preventing recidivism, even with stringent supervision measures in place.
It’s crucial to remember that the charges contained in the indictment are merely allegations at this stage. Edward James Creed, like all defendants in the American justice system, is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. Assistant United States Attorney Cecelia Gregson is prosecuting the case, and Grimy Times will continue to follow this disturbing case as it unfolds.
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Key Facts
- State: Washington
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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