Violent California rapist could be released in wealthy California town near Girl Scount camp — as sheriff explodes

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“The concerns are specific and serious. The home is surrounded by dense forest and steep terrain. Schools, a Girl Scout Camp, a church, a public park, and neighborhoods where families live are also nearby,” Clark said, according to KRON 4.

Cheek’s criminal history includes the 1980 rape of a young woman at gunpoint on Seabright Beach. The following year, after escaping custody in Contra Costa County, he raped a 15-year-old girl at gunpoint.

The former Concord resident was classified as a sexually violent predator for his crimes. After decades in prison, he completed a sex offender treatment program at a locked psychiatric facility in 2019 and was cleared to pursue supervised housing.

Now, the proposed address at 25237 Terrace Grove Road must pass a judicial test before Cheek can leave custody — and Clark wants the court to slam the door on the plan.

The sheriff says unreliable cellphone service and spotty GPS coverage could slow deputies responding to a potential new offense.

“Narrow roads, abandoned structures, and recreational vehicles in the area could further complicate a search or apprehension,” Clark wrote.

Superior Court Judge Nancy De La Pena will hear arguments for and against the latest placement on Oct. 30 at the Santa Cruz County courthouse.