Santa Cruz County Sheriff Chris Clark is contesting a proposal to house convicted rapist Michael Thomas Cheek near a Girl Scout camp. Cheek, 74, is being considered for transfer from a psychiatric facility to a rental home valued at over $800,000 in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Sheriff Clark has raised concerns about community safety and the challenges of monitoring Cheek electronically due to poor cell service in the area. A court hearing regarding this housing plan is set for October 30.
Key facts
- Michael Thomas Cheek, 74, is a convicted rapist proposed for relocation.
- The proposed rental home is valued at over $800,000 and is near a Girl Scout camp.
- Sheriff Chris Clark expressed concerns about community safety and monitoring challenges.
- Cheek was convicted in 1980 for raping a woman at gunpoint.
- A court hearing on Cheek's housing is scheduled for October 30.
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