Sex Offender Spotted in Town

A convicted sex offender has returned to his hunting grounds,
according to local residents who recently spotted him in their
neighborhood.
Morgan Hill – A convicted sex offender has returned to his hunting grounds, according to local residents who recently spotted him in their neighborhood.

Daniel Duran, 42, of San Jose, has a history of violent sexual attacks. He was arrested April 4 on suspicion of being a registered sex offender on school grounds without lawful business. He was booked into Santa Clara County Jail and was released Aug. 13.

Residents on Morgan Avenue in west Morgan Hill reported Duran was in the area this weekend, according to Morgan Hill police Cmdr. David Swing. He was seen driving a green Honda Prelude, soliciting construction jobs and watching a child in the neighborhood for approximately 10 minutes. 

After leaving his business card at a home under construction, residents said, Duran, who was convicted of forcible rape in 1988 and assault with intent to commit rape in 1999, offered to help a homeowner with home repair projects. He also asked the homeowner about purchasing a nearby home. 

“What we don’t want is an opportunity for Duran to be alone inside a residence with an unsuspecting victim,” said Swing.

Earlier this year, residents in Pleasanton and Gilroy, as well as Morgan Hill, complained about Duran’s behavior. 

Anyone who saw Duran in the area on Friday or Saturday or has information about Duran is asked to contact Beilmann at 776-7323 or 779-2101.