Merle Wakefield, who was convicted of sexual assaults in the '80s and '90s, was approved by a judge in 2020 for "transient release," meaning he will be able to leave the state hospital he has ...

Merle Wade Wakefield, 67, has been recommended by the California Department of State Hospitals for placement at a home at 15720 Sycamore Canyon Road in Poway.

The proposed placement of Sexually Violent Predator Merle Wakefield on Sycamore Canyon Road is off the table,” the mayor wrote. “POWAY’s voice was heard — not here, not now, not ever!” ...

Merle Wakefield will no longer be placed in a rural Poway home, according to officials. The apparent retraction came less than a week after officials announced the proposed placement for Wakefield ...

For the third time in recent years, officials are considering placing Merle Wakefield, a sexually violent predator, in a San Diego County community — this time in Poway.

Merle Wakefield. (San Diego County Sheriff’s Office) Courtesy of the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. A few hours later, during a hearing that lasted less than five minutes following ...

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.

Neighbors also said they were just notified about Merle Wakefield a few days ago and they don’t know his history. Liberty Healthcare is a for-profit agency that monitors sex offenders.

Merle Wade Wakefield was released from Coalinga State Hospital Tuesday and temporarily lives at 42920 Desert Rose Ranch Road under the Conditional Release Program, according to the San Diego ...

Merle Wakefield will no longer be placed in a rural Poway home, according to officials. The apparent retraction came less than a week after officials announced the proposed placement for ...

Merle Wade Wakefield. Photo credit: Courtesy, SAFE Task Force. The proposed conditional release of a man designated as a sexually violent predator into a home in Poway has been rescinded, it was ...