Residents of Campo received a knock on the door from law enforcement Wednesday, as deputies and the SAFE Task Force took to the streets to alert the community to the presence of a newly housed Sexually Violent Predator (SVP), Alan Earl James. Deemed a high-risk offender, the notification follows his court-ordered release into the community, supervised under the Conditional Release Program. As reported by the San Diego County Sheriff's Department, James, a Filipino male born on October 5, 1962, with brown hair and brown eyes, has a harrowing track record of child molestation and kidnapping spanning back to 1981 and 1985.
According to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department, the community alert is in line with "Megan’s Law," allowing the public to safeguard themselves, especially their children, from sexual offenders. While James is not currently wanted, the intention of the notice is to promote awareness, not fear. The authorities caution against using the information provided to harass or intimidate James, or anybody else, warning such actions can quickly lead to prosecution.
Under Megan's Law, details about offenders like James are meticulously spelled out for public consumption. Standing at 5'9" and weighing 150 pounds, James's physical description, as well as his address at 1138 Custer Road in Campo, has been widely disclosed. With a criminal history that includes strikingly targeted crimes against children, he is under a lifetime obligation to register as a sex offender. However, it is important to note that neither the sheriff's department, district attorney's office, nor the SAFE Task Force hold responsibility for James's placement—notably a function of the Department of State Hospitals and the San Diego Superior Court.
Anyone seeking to obtain further details on the legal processes involving sexually violent predators, including their designation, treatment, and eventual release, is directed to visit both the San Diego County District Attorney's website and the Department of State Hospitals' website. These online resources are designed to thoroughly educate and inform the public, equipping them with knowledge purported to make the community a safer place amid the unsettling realities of such offenders living within their midst.
