CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Authorities have located and arrested a man sought earlier this week for failing to register as a sex offender.
Lawrence Clayton Jelks, 69, was found and taken into custody by the Clearlake Police Department at 6 p.m. Wednesday, according to Lt. Steve Brooks of the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Jelks was transported to the Lake County Hill Road Correctional Facility and booked on the arrest warrant for failing to register as a sex offender. His bail was set at $35,000, Brooks said.
Brooks said the Lake County Sheriff’s Office is very appreciative of the Clearlake Police Department's work to locate and arrest Jelks, and for all of the information received by the public concerning Jelks’ location.
Authorities arrest man wanted for failing to register as sex offender
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