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crime12 days ago•6 min saved

Sexually violent predator Merle Wakefield vanishes after removing GPS in San Diego

Merle Wakefield, a 69-year-old man designated as a sexually violent predator, disappeared from a work site in Rancho Bernardo, California, after removing his GPS monitoring device. The incident, which occurred early Friday morning, marks the first time an individual in the state's conditional release program has absconded in the county. Authorities are actively searching for Wakefield, who is wanted for violating his supervision terms, while local officials and community members express deep concern over the failure of the monitoring system.

via Fox News|

#california #crime #gps-monitoring

us-news2 months ago•25 min saved

ICE Atlanta sweep nets 1,200+ arrests, including hundreds with criminal histories

U.S. ICE arrested more than 1,200 illegal aliens in the Atlanta, Georgia area during a sweep dubbed Operation Safe Community – Atlanta, with about 720 of those detainees having criminal histories including sex offenses, domestic violence and other crimes. The operation followed a record month of immigration arrests (roughly 51,000 in July), and ICE says its tactics have adapted amid protests and interference, even as critics call to abolish ICE.

via New York Post|

#arrests #georgia #ice

law-and-legislation2 years ago•2 min saved

Louisiana Approves Surgical Castration for Sex Offenders

The Louisiana legislature has passed a bill allowing judges to order surgical castration for individuals convicted of certain sex crimes against children under 13. If signed by Governor Jeff Landry, Louisiana would be the first state to implement such a punishment. The bill, which received overwhelming support from the Republican-dominated legislature, aims to serve as a deterrent and an additional step in punishing severe crimes. Critics argue it constitutes "cruel and unusual punishment."

via The Guardian US|

#child-protection #law-and-legislation #legislation

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Massachusetts State Police Arrest Sex Offenders for Child Pornography"

Massachusetts State Police arrest two Level 2 sex offender friends, Timothy Brown and Kenneth Higgins, for alleged possession of child pornography. Brown, a Chelsea man with prior convictions for indecent assault and battery on a child, was found with thousands of photos and videos of child sexual abuse material on his phone. Higgins, a Revere man, was found with hundreds of images and videos of child sexual abuse material on his phone and is currently on probation for a previous child pornography conviction. The investigation was initiated after a cyber tip was provided to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, leading to the arrests and charges for both individuals.

via Boston Herald|

#arrest #child-pornography #crime

safety2 years ago•5 min saved

"States Strengthen Halloween Safety Measures to Protect Children from Sex Offenders"

In some states, law enforcement agencies take extra safety measures on Halloween to keep sex offenders away from children. Measures include home checks, curfews, and restrictions on decorations and candy distribution. Critics argue that these measures are invasive and unnecessary, as the majority of child sex crimes are committed by family members or acquaintances. However, law enforcement agencies prioritize caution and provide resources such as sex offender locators for parents to ensure child safety during Halloween.

via CNN|

#child-safety #halloween #law-enforcement

crime3 years ago•3 min saved

Oklahoma's Response to Tragic Crimes: Tougher Laws for Sex Offenders and Questioning the Legal System.

An Oklahoma state lawmaker is planning to introduce legislation to prevent the early release of certain sex offenders after a convicted rapist killed six people, including five children, before his trial. Jesse McFadden had served 17 years in prison for a 2003 rape conviction and was released in October 2020 after complying with state laws that allow for prisoners to be released early. The proposal would prevent inmates convicted of rape and child sexual abuse from being released early.

via The Guardian US|

#crime #early-release #legislation