Law enforcement officials in San Bernardino County made moves this week to ensure sex offenders were playing by the rules, with a concentrated sweep across Loma Linda, Grand Terrace, and the surrounding unincorporated areas. Deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Central Station, on Wednesday and Thursday, checked up on registered sex offenders, confirming their addresses and compliance with the legal terms set upon them.

The sweep was part of routine checks mandated by California's Penal Code 290, which requires individuals convicted of certain sex crimes to register as sex offenders. In the two-day operation, deputies made contact attempts with 98 registrants. Most were found in compliance, however, three individuals may have flown under the radar, as they were not found at their listed residences, and could potentially face new violations. According to a statement released by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, an additional investigation is underway to locate these subjects and hand over cases to the District Attorney's Office if they prove merited.

A direct result of this compliance operation led to the arrest of one subject on an outstanding warrant. The effort is part of a larger initiative to ensure public safety and adherence to the laws governing sex offender registration. The official release indicates that Central Station deputies perform these sweeps randomly every quarter,

Community members with information regarding sex offenders who might be skirting registration requirements are encouraged to come forward. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Central Station has opened up lines of communication for such tips, which can directly contact them, or be reported anonymously through We-Tip. Detective Chris Bertetto, referenced in the official report, stands as a point of contact for anyone looking to share pertinent information.