Authorities arrest long-wanted South Bay sex offender

SACRAMENTO — A 51-year-old San Jose man wanted for five years for failing to register as a sex offender was finally arrested Tuesday in Sacramento, according to authorities.

In November, the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office shared information about the man as part of its “Wanted Wednesday” campaign, which in turn “generated an anonymous tip with crucial details” about his whereabouts, the sheriff’s office said in a news release.

The sheriff’s office followed up and confirmed the man was in the Sacramento area. Working with the U.S. Marshals Service, the sheriff’s office arrested the man in the city.

Sheriff’s office spokesperson Brooks Jarosz said the man was wanted on two warrants for failing to register as a sex offender. He also has a prior conviction for child molestation.