THE 53 YEAR-OLD MAN ARRESTED OVER THE WEEKEND, AFTER HE TRIED TO RAPE A WOMAN AT KNIFEPOINT SUNDAY IN A SANTA CRUZ PARKING LOT, IS A REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER FROM COLORADO. GARY ORAN SMITH WAS IN COMPLIANCE (LOCALLY) WITH HIS SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION. HE WAS BOOKED INTO SANTA CRUZ COUNTY JAIL.
