On September 25, 2012, the Escondido Police Department is issued a “Sex Offender Community Notification” to the residents in the immediate area of Washington Avenue and Broadway within the City of Escondido. The Escondido Police Department was notified that a registered sex offender, Mark William Pliska, age 58, was residing in the City of Escondido as a transient and frequently sleeps on private property in the area of 600 North Broadway in Escondido.
At this time, the Escondido Police Department is not aware of any criminal violations committed by Pliska. The department is notifying the public of Pliska’s presence. Our information indicates that Pliska works in the area and has been sleeping on private property at his place of employment. Pliska is a registered sex offender with the California Department of Justice and the County of San Diego for being convicted of PC 288 (a), Lewd Acts with a child less than 14 years of age and PC 314.1, indecent exposure.
Pliska is NOT wanted by the Escondido Police Department at this time. California Penal Code Section 290, also known as “Megan’s Law,” permits law enforcement agencies to warn the community about sex offenders who frequent the area. The purpose of this notice is to allow members of the public to protect themselves and/or their children from sex offenders.
This notification is not intended to induce fear; rather it is our belief that an informed community is a safer community. Use of this information to threaten, intimidate, or harass the subject or any other person will not be tolerated and may result in prosecution.
Prepared by Lt. Chris Wynn
