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 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
Registered sex offender released into Jacumba Hot Springs 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.
Two California men deemed sexually violent predators ordered to be conditionally released as transients
Alvin Ray Quarles — dubbed the “bolder-than-most” rapist — and Merle Wakefield were ordered released to temporary residences.
STATE WANTS TO RELEASE SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR WAKEFIELD AS TRANSIENT; SUP. ANDERSON LAUNCHES PETITION TO OPPOSE RELEASE
November 18, 2024 (San Diego) —After three failed attempts to place sexually violent predator Merle Wakefield at homes run by Liberty Healthcare in Borrego Springs, Mt. Helix and Poway, the California Department of State Hospitals now proposes to release Wakefield as a transient.
Sexually violent predator Merle Wakefield set for transient release
A judge has set Merle Wakefield, an SVP, to be released for temporary housing on the condition that he has 24/7 surveillance.
Un depredador sexual violento fue liberado a un hogar temporal en Jacumba Hot Springs
Un depredador sexual violento de 67 años fue liberado el martes del Hospital Estatal de Coalinga a un hogar en Jacumba Hot Springs, un arreglo temporal hasta que se pueda encontrar una residencia adecuada a largo plazo.
Judges order ‘transient releases' for 2 San Diego County sexually violent predators
Two men designated as sexually violent predators — including one notoriously dubbed the “bolder-than-most rapist” — were ordered by judges to be released to temporary housing locations, on what’s known as “transient release.
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 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 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 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.