Alert: High Risk Child Sex Offender Now Living in Carlsbad

Alerting the community about a high risk sex offender is protocol according to Megan’s Law, California Penal Code Section 290, and the San Diego Regional Sex Offender Management Committee.

The with the San Diego Police Department and the Department of Justice’s Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement Task Force wants you to know about the presence of a high-risk sex offender in the Carlsbad area.  

Fifty year old Jimmy Carty, a white male, 5’9”, 200 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes primarily lives in San Diego but is living part-time in Carlsbad at 541 Halsing Court.  Carty is considered a “high-risk” offender based on his past criminal history.  According to Carlsbad Police Investigation Lieutenant Kelly Cain, “Carty was convicted of multiple counts of child molestation, including oral copulation, sodomy and fondling. Carty’s victims were male children between the ages of five and fourteen.” 

Cain further reported, “Carty is not currently wanted by law enforcement nor is he on probation or parole.”  

The Carlsbad Police asks that if you have questions or concerns regarding this or any sexual offender, you contact the City of Carlsbad Police Department at 760-602-7588, ext. 2276. 

For more information about Megan’s Law, answers to frequently asked questions, facts about sex offenders or tips on how to protect your family go to meganslaw.ca.gov.

– Information provided by Carlsbad Police

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