CA Extended Stay of America Hotel Houses Five Registered Sex Offenders

'Just Because It's Unlawful, Doesn't Make it Criminal' (Long Beach City Prosecutor Tom Reeves)

Is there a sex offender living in your neighborhood? If you live near the 'Extended Stay of America' Hotel in Huntington Beach, there are five at the same address. Actually, registered sex offenders clustering in one is best.
Registered Sex Offenders Clustering at Huntington Beach, CA 'Extended Stay of America Hotel' (5050 Skylab Road)

The Orange County Register pulls no punches when it outlines how the Huntington Beach police department went to great lengths to let visitors of the 'Extended Stay of America' Hotel know that five registered sex offenders are living on the premises.

Officials are quick to point out that the names, photos and address of the sex offenders are not to be used for harassment purposes.

The public should nevertheless use the information for personal protection. The offenses that landed these individuals on parole and in a clustered living situation are worrisome to the any parent and the general public. They include sexual battery, sexual activity including a child under 14, forcible rape, indecent exposure and molestation of a child.

Sex Offender Clustering is a Common Practice

In February of 2008, 15 registered sex offenders were found living at a residential Long Beach, Calif., address. In November of 2009, Bremerton residents were surprised to learn that eight sex offenders were living nearby, all on the same block.

The Kitsap Sun reports that enraged residents were told by local Washington officials that government does not have authority to determine how many registered sex offenders may live together.

In February of 2010, the Post Star reports on 14 sex offenders residing at a Warren County motel. It appears the motel is also used by Social Services as a short-term residential solution for homeless families - with children.