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
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.
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.
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
Sexually violent predator released to Jacumba Hot Springs
Merle Wakefield was released from Coalinga State Hospital Tuesday and temporarily lives on Desert Rose Ranch Road under the Conditional Release Program.
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.
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 in rural area of East County
Merle Wakefield, who has a history of violent crimes including rape by force and lewd acts with a child, was granted a transient release by a county judge last month.
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