A sexually violent predator is now living in Jacumba Hot Springs after his release from a state mental hospital, which ...

Sexually Violent Predator Merle Wakefield is Now Living in Jacumba Hot Springs, San Diego County Sheriff Reports ...

Merle Wakefield was cleared for release four years ago. But the state has struggled to place him in the community as ...

A 67-year-old sex offender was released Tuesday from Coalinga State Hospital under conditional terms, requiring a lifetime ...

Authorities have been unable to find long-term suitable housing for Merle Wakefield, 67, who was released Tuesday ...

Un depredador sexual violento de 67 años fue liberado el martes del Hospital Estatal de Coalinga a un hogar en Jacumba Hot ...

NEITHER THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OR THE SEXUAL ASSAULT FELONY ...

Sheriff's officials said Tuesday that "neither the San Diego County Sheriff's Office, the San Diego County District ...

A sexually violent predator was conditionally released Tuesday from Coalinga State Hospital, authorities said.

A judge has set Merle Wakefield, an SVP, to be released for temporary housing on the condition that he has 24/7 surveillance.

Alvin Ray Quarles — dubbed the “bolder-than-most” rapist — and Merle Wakefield were ordered released to temporary residences.