Full Notification

NEWS RELEASE UPDATE:

Date: February 9, 2021

Location: Emerald Hills Area, Redwood City

Type of Incident: Community Notification Update - Tentative Order for Sexually Violent Predator to Live in Redwood City

Subject: Michael Thomas Cheek, Age 69

As of Tuesday morning, February 09, 2021, the property owner of the residence in question has withdrawn their property for consideration of housing any patients who are in the State of California’s Conditional Release Program for Sexually Violent Predators. As such, Mr. Cheek will not be relocated to Emerald Hills.

The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office, the Redwood City Police Department, and the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office appreciate the enthusiasm and commitment of our community partners to keeping our neighborhoods safe. We would also like to remind our partners in the community to be respectful and considerate of all San Mateo County residents.

For additional information regarding this matter, please visit:
www.smcsheriff.com or https://www.redwoodcity.org/Home/Components/News/News/3702/874?backlist=%2fdepartments%2fpolice-department.




Original Message posted on Feb 4, 2021:

Summary: The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office and Redwood City Police Department have been notified by the Santa Cruz County Superior Court of a tentative order for a Sexually Violent Predator to live in the Emerald Hills area of Redwood City. The subject, Michael Cheek, was convicted in 1980 and 1981 of violent sexual assaults in both Santa Cruz County and Lake County. In 1997, a jury determined Mr. Cheek to be a Violent Sexual Predator. The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office and the Redwood City Police Department have gone door-to-door in the Emerald Hills area to notify the public. Members of the community have also been given the opportunity to provide input to the Santa Cruz County Court regarding the potential release of Mr. Cheek into Redwood City. The court hearing regarding this order is scheduled for March 1, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. in the Santa Cruz County Superior Court.

Sheriff Carlos G. Bolanos stated he understands the complexity of this issue and the importance of making these types of notifications to help safeguard the community. Redwood City Police Chief Dan Mulholland stated he understands the concerns of the residents and urges the public to submit their comments to the Court. Sheriff Bolanos and Chief Mulholland both strongly object to the tentative order allowing a Sexually Violent Predator to live in Redwood City.

Comments may be sent to [email protected]
For additional information regarding this matter, please visit:
www.smcsheriff.com or https://www.redwoodcity.org/departments/police-department.

Written by: Captain Christina Corpus – Headquarters Field Operations Area Command

Release Date: 02/04/2021