Three registered sex offenders were arrested Wednesday during a sweep involving 50 law enforcement officers in Desert Hot Springs, authorities said.
Local police were joined by members of the District Attorney's Office, Riverside County Sheriff's Department, U.S. Marshal's Office, FBI and state parole officers in checking on 99 registered sex offenders living in and near Desert Hot Springs, DHS Sgt. Daniel Bressler said.
The officers sought to make sure the offenders were in compliance with the terms of their registration requirements, Bressler said.
"Riverside County’s SAFE task force is out there every single day investigating sex offenders that live in our communities," said District Attorney Rod Pacheco. "We recognize the constant risk that sex offenders pose and today’s sweep is part of our ongoing efforts to keep a close watch on them."
James Limbert, 44, and Renee Chavez, 30, were arrested for alleged parole violations, and Jamall Ross, 20, for a probation violation.
Also arrested was Camilio Tagle, 26, who was not a registered sex offender, but was living with one. He was taken into custody on suspicion of possessing a controlled substance, according to Michael Jeandron of the Riverside County District Attorney's Office.
