Full Notification

If you live in the East County, the California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) has recommended the placement of Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) Thomas Cornwell at 2135 McCain Valley Road, Jacumba Hot Springs.

While this address falls within the jurisdiction of the Boulevard/Jacumba Sheriff's Office, THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT OR SAFE TASK FORCE (SEXUAL ASSAULT FELONY ENFORCEMENT) ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SELECTION OF THE PROPOSED SITE. THAT SELECTION PROCESS IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF DSH AND THE SAN DIEGO SUPERIOR COURT.

A public forum regarding the proposed location will be held before it is finalized by the court. Comments will be accepted during the hearing on:

Thursday, December 19, 2019
9:00 a.m.
Department 2001
San Diego Superior Court
1100 Union Street, San Diego

If you can't make it to the public hearing on December 19th, you can send your comments on the proposed placement via e-mail, phone or mail through November 27th.

E-mail your comments to: [email protected]. You can also call (858) 495-3619. You can mail your comments to:

SVP Release/SAFE Task Force
9425 Chesapeake Drive
San Diego, CA 92123

For more information about the legal designation, treatment and release from confined facilities of sexually violent predators, visit the San Diego County District Attorney's website: http://www.sdcda.org/preventing/sex-offenders/index.html.