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Manhunt Launched for Fugitive Sex Offender | Los Angeles News
Authorities in California are currently searching for 69-year-old Merle Wakefield, a sexually violent predator who removed his GPS monitor while under conditional release. He was reported missing from his work in Rancho Bernardo, prompting a manhunt. Wakefield has a criminal history involving crimes against children and had been closely monitored since November 2024. San Diego County officials express concerns over the state's lack of communication regarding his disappearance. Residents are www.TheDailyNewsNow.com This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting and…
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