Lewiston Man Charged With Felony for Alleged Sex Offender Registry Violation

Prosecutors say Julio C. Loza provided false address information on required sex offender registration.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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A 50-year-old Lewiston, Idaho man is facing a felony charge after authorities allege he provided false information on his required sex offender registration, including listing an address near a school and playground where he did not actually reside.

Why it matters

Sex offender registry laws are intended to help monitor and track the whereabouts of convicted sex offenders, but cases like this raise concerns about compliance and enforcement of these requirements, especially when offenders are accused of providing inaccurate information that could put the public at risk.

The details

According to court records, Julio C. Loza is charged with providing false information in sex offender registration. Investigators were tipped off that Loza may not have been complying with registry requirements, and they found he had been listing a Lewiston address located less than 500 feet from a school and playground, even though the owner of that residence said he did not actually live there. Loza allegedly admitted to living at the residence near the school and submitting an address verification form with the other Lewiston address where he did not reside.

  • On February 25, 2026, authorities were alerted to potential non-compliance with sex offender registration requirements.
  • On February 26, 2026, prosecutors filed charges against Loza.
  • On February 26, 2026, a judge set Loza's bond at $5,000 with 'any except' conditions.
  • A status conference is scheduled for March 9, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.
  • A preliminary hearing is set for March 11, 2026.

The players

Julio C. Loza

A 50-year-old Lewiston, Idaho resident who is charged with providing false information on his required sex offender registration.

Sex Offender Registration Act clerk

A clerk who reported to authorities that Loza may not have been complying with registry requirements.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on March 9 whether to allow Loza to be released on bail, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 11 to determine if there is enough evidence for the case to proceed to trial.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of sex offender registries in protecting public safety, but also the challenges in ensuring full compliance when offenders are accused of providing false information about their whereabouts, which could undermine the registry's effectiveness.