Sexually Violent Predator Living In Springs
In accordance with Colorado law, the Colorado Department of Corrections has notified the Colorado Springs Police Department that Jerrell Jamil Evans will be on supervised release, parole, and has moved to an address in the Colorado Springs Police Department’s jurisdiction.
Evans is a sex offender whose past behavior has led him to be labeled a “Sexually Violent Predator” (SVP) by the court. The Colorado Springs Police Department has made “community notification” as required by law and undertaken the following tasks, among others:
-Notified the D.O.C. Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB) Notification Team.
-Reviewed and confirmed Evans’ residence, employment, access to vehicles, legal status, and past crimes.
-Made personal and/or mail notifications to neighbors and businesses deemed to be in the immediate area.
-Briefed patrol personnel on Evans’ status, history, appearance, residence, employment and vehicles.
-Notified surrounding law enforcement agencies.
-Provided an online video that describes the SVP community notification process, SVP information and additional resources for the community.
–Online SVP Community Notification video Information may be found on the lower right side of the page under “New Items”.
The Police Department says it will make all reasonable efforts to ensure that Evans registers as a sex offender and that he understands his responsibilities as such.
Evans’ criminal history reveals that in he was convicted of Criminal Attempt – Second Degree Sexual Assault in 2001 in El Paso County Colorado.
Evans has also been convicted of Felony Menacing, Felony Criminal Attempt – Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance and Felony Escape.
Evans is registered and residing at 3033 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. Evans is described as being a black male, 29 years old, 6′ tall, 170 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes.
Evans is one of eight (8) “Sexually Violent Predators” registered with the Colorado Springs Police Department who reside in this community. The Colorado Springs Police Department says it takes his presence in our community very seriously and is intent on insuring he conducts himself in a lawful manner and that our citizens remain safe and aware.
Anyone with further questions about this SVP and this Community Notification process can contact Sgt. Bill Dehart of the Colorado Springs Police Department Registered Sex Offender Unit at 719-444-7808
The following ANS message was provided to a three block radius around the address of 3033 East Platte Avenue regarding identified Sexually Violent Predator Jerrell Jamil Evans:
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The Colorado Springs Police Department has information regarding a sexually violent predator that will be residing near you. The information can be found by going to the Police Department web page at Springsgov.com. The sexually violent predator information is on the right side of the web page under the heading New Items. Due to the nature of the information it is not advisable to show the video to your children. However, parents should share the provided information with their children. If you are unable to view the website the materials and information will be available at your local police stations on January 5, 2012. If you have questions please contact Detective Meredith at 444-7665 or Sgt. Dehart at 444-7808. An associated press release for the SVP was also sent to the local media. .
