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Police notify the community of a Sexually Violent Predator registered in the city

CSPD notifies public of two Sexually Violent Predators who have moved into the community
John Jason Young
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) is notifying the community of a Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) who has registered at an address in the city.

John Jason Young is described as a white man, 51 years old, 5'11", 160lbs, who is bald (gray hair) with blue eyes.

Young is currently registered at 329 Swope Ave. CSPD also recently released another notification of another SVP registered at that address.

His criminal history reflects the following:

  • Jefferson County, CO
    • Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child (2023)
  • Larimer County, CO
    • Attempted Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child (2023)
    • Sexual Exploitation of a Child- Possession of Material (2020)

CSPD says that Young is one of 21 SVPs registered with the police department who live in the community.

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