Community meeting concerning sexually violent predator
July 29, 2014
Jefferson County, CO. – The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office will host a community notification meeting on Tuesday July 29th regarding the residency of sexually violent predator Gerald Hurley.
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Gerald Hurley, 51, was released from custody in July after serving a 7-month sentence for a parole violation associated with a previous sexual assault. Upon release, Hurley will have completed his sentence and will no longer be supervised. He will be living at 17190 Mt. Vernon Rd., Trailer #166, Golden, in unincorporated Jefferson County.
The purpose of the community meeting is to provide detailed information concerning the release of this sexually violent predator into the community. The goal of the meeting is to educate the public and enhance public safety. This meeting will be held at the Jeffco Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall 3, 15200 W. 6th Ave, Golden from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Due to the content of the information that will be presented, it is not advisable to bring children to the meeting. Children under age 15 unaccompanied by an adult will not be permitted to attend the meeting.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has no legal authority to direct where a sex offender may live. Unless court restrictions exist, sex offenders are constitutionally free to live wherever they choose. Sex offenders are required by law to notify law enforcement of their residence, and law enforcement is authorized to share that information with members of the affected communities. In the case of sexually violent predators, law enforcement must actively notify citizens. In addition to this press release, a notification flyer will be circulated in the community.
Hurley will register as a sex offender with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and will be required to re-register every 90 days. His picture and other relevant information are posted on the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Web site at
www.jeffcosheriff.com
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Jacki Kelley
Public Information Director
303-271-5697 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Mark Techmeyer
Public Information Officerq
303-271-5602 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
