Authorities have attempted to place Merle Wakefield at county homes twice before, once in Mount Helix and again in Borrego Springs
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.
If approved, Wakefield would become the eighth sexually violent predator to be housed in San Diego County community. The proposal was also criticized by both County Supervisor Joel Anderson and Republican Rep. Darrell Issa, whose districts encompass Poway. According to the District Attorney’s Office, Wakefield was convicted in 1981 of committing lewd acts with a minor under 14. In 1990, Wakefield was convicted of rape by means of force, violence or fear. He went to prison in both cases.
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