Orange County DA Warns of Sex Offender’s Release

A file photo of recently released convicted sex offender Cary Jay Smith, who has been traveling throughout Southern California. Courtesy of Orange County District Attorney

SANTA ANA, Calif. (CNS)—A convicted sex offender, who has been committed to a state mental health hospital for 20 years, has been released and appears to have made his way back to Orange County on July 15, Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer said.

Cary Jay Smith, 59, was released from Coalinga State Hospital on July 14, Spitzer said.