Sexually violent predator Merle Wakefield released to Jacumba Hot Springs community
A sexually violent predator is now living in Jacumba Hot Springs after his release from a state mental hospital, which followed several years in prison, authorities said Wednesday.
Sexually violent predator released to temporary home in Jacumba Hot Springs
Authorities have been unable to find long-term suitable housing for Merle Wakefield, 67, who was released Tuesday
Sexually Violent Predator Merle Wakefield is Now Living in Jacumba Hot Springs, San Diego County Sheriff Reports
Sexually Violent Predator Merle Wakefield is Now Living in Jacumba Hot Springs, San Diego County Sheriff Reports
San Diego County judge orders conditional release of sexually violent predator, after protests scuttled earlier attempts
Merle Wakefield was cleared for release four years ago. But the state has struggled to place him in the community as residents protested his release.
Registered sex offender released into Jacumba community with own security guard
A 67-year-old sex offender was released Tuesday from Coalinga State Hospital under conditional terms, requiring a lifetime registration as a sexual predator.
SEX OFFENDER MERLE WAKEFIELD RELEASED IN JACUMBA HOT SPRINGS
November 27, 2024 (Jacumba Hot Springs) – Yesterday, sexually violent predator Merle Wakefield was conditionally released from Coalinga State Hospital as a transient. He has been temporarily placed at a home at 42920 Desert Rose Ranch in Jacumba Hot Springs.
Sheriff: Sexually Violent Predator Sent to East County Upon Release from State Hospital
A sex offender has been released from a state hospital to a rural area in East County, the San Diego County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday.
San Diego County Sheriff Issues Notification of Violent Sex Offender Release in Rural East County
NEITHER THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OR THE SEXUAL ASSAULT FELONY ENFORCEMENT (SAFE) TASK FORCE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SELECTION OF THE SITE. THAT SELECTION PROCESS IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE HOSPITALS AND THE SAN DIEGO SUPERIOR COURT.
Sexually violent predator released to rural area of East County
A sexually violent predator was conditionally released Tuesday from Coalinga State Hospital, authorities said.
Convicted Sex Offender Released in Jacumba Hot Springs
Sheriff's officials said Tuesday that "neither the San Diego County Sheriff's Office, the San Diego County District Attorney's Office, or the Sexual Assault Enforcement Task Force is responsible for the selection of the site.
Sexually violent predator released to Jacumba Hot Springs
A sexually violent predator is now living in Jacumba Hot Springs after his release from a state mental hospital, which followed several years in prison.
Two potential locations identified for rapist's release in East County
A court order attempted to keep the locations secret, but CBS 8 has uncovered two possible addresses where Merle Wakefield ...
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San Diego County must protect its communities from sexually violent predators
San Diego County is once again confronting the unsettling prospect of Sexually Violent Predators (SVPs) being released into our neighborhoods. These are not ordinary offenders; they are individuals ...