How many registered sex offenders are in Chula Vista?
CHULA VISTA, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — Chula Vista officials on Thursday conducted a citywide audit of registered sex offenders.
The audit found there are almost 260 people registered as sex offenders in Chula Vista, Caitlin Clark with the Chula Vista Police Department said in a news release.
Sex offenders in California are placed into three tiers, with one being the lowest risk to the public, while tiers two and three represent more of a risk. The audit reported 192 of the almost 260 people were categorized under tiers two and three.
“Out of 157 residences visited, 170 compliance checks were completed and 22 are pending an additional visit,” Clark said. “Of those completed, 137 registrants were verified as being in compliance, 1 was arrested for an unrelated felony warrant, and 8 are still being evaluated by detectives.”
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Arrest warrants will be sought for those decided to be out of compliance, according to CVPD.
The California Department of Justice Megan’s Law website provides information about sex offenders in their area.
The audit, which took place from 7 a.m. to noon, was conducted by over 45 law enforcement officers, including every detective of the Chula Vista Police Department Criminals Investigations Davison, according to police. Other members that participated in the audit include the Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement Task Force, San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, San Diego District Attorney’s Office, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, United States Marshals San Diego Fugitive Task Force and the United States Marshals Service.
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