Sex offender wanted in Nevada arrested in California

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A fugitive sex offender named Preston Jakes, who was wanted in Nevada, has been arrested in Long Beach, California. Jakes was convicted of attempted sexual assault in 2013 after engaging in illicit sexual contact with a minor, and was paroled in 2021 before absconding from supervision in 2022. He has now been extradited back to Nevada and is in custody at the Clark County Jail.

Why it matters

The arrest of this fugitive sex offender highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to track down and apprehend individuals who have violated the terms of their parole or probation, especially those convicted of serious sexual crimes. It also underscores the importance of cooperation between state and federal authorities in locating and apprehending wanted individuals who may have fled across state lines.

The details

Preston Jakes was arrested on March 13 in Long Beach, California, in a partnership between the U.S. Marshals and Nevada State Police. Jakes was convicted of attempted sexual assault in July 2013 after engaging in illicit sexual contact with a minor, and was given a prison sentence of 96 to 240 months. He was paroled in April 2021 but then absconded from supervision in April 2022, leading to a warrant for his arrest.

• Jakes was convicted of attempted sexual assault in July 2013.
• Jakes was paroled in April 2021.
• Jakes absconded from supervision in April 2022.
• Jakes was arrested on March 13, 2026 in Long Beach, California.