PRESS RELEASE -- Assemblymember Anthony Portantino Announces Immediate Action by the Department of Parole Regarding Sex Offenders in Altadena Group Home

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Eduardo Martinez

February 28, 2008 (916) 319-2044

 

Assemblymember Anthony Portantino Announces Immediate Action by the Department of Parole Regarding Sex Offenders in Altadena Group Home

 

ALTADENA, CA – Following the discovery of six registered sex offenders living unbeknownst to residents in an Altadena community, Assemblymember Portantino today announced the intention of the Dept. of Parole to relocate those individuals over the next few days.

 

“I am pleased to report that after hearing the concerns of the community, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation will be relocating the six convicted sex offenders immediately,” said Portantino. “As were many others, I was shocked and appalled to learn of their placement and I question whether state law was intended to house 6 convicted sex offenders under one roof. I want to thank the vigilance of those in the community in bringing this issue out into the open.”

 

According to the Department of Parole, the six individuals will be relocated out of the residence by Monday, March 3rd. For more information, the Dept. of Parole can be contacted through their public information officer Roy Cheney at (562) 595-4401 or (818) 329-8647.

 

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