Category Archives: California Child Sexual Abuse
Mariano Hernandez Arrested for Sexual Assault
Recently, Mariano Hernandez, 32, was arrested for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a student. Hernandez worked as a behavior interventionist at Benson Elementary School, which is located in the Tustin Unified School District. According to reports, Hernandez was found with a 16-year-old victim who was attending Foothill High School, also in the Tustin… Read More »
Matthew Daniel Johnson Former Riverside School Counselor Sentenced to 30 Years for Child Sexual Exploitation Crimes
A former school counselor in Riverside, California, Matthew Daniel Johnson, was arrested for possessing child sexual abuse materials and hiding a camera inside two school bathrooms. Johnson was in federal custody since October of last year, but he has since been convicted and sentenced to 30 years for child exploitation crimes. Federal officials say… Read More »
Hector Zaldivar – Former Terrace Elementary School Teacher Arrested for Sexually Abusing a Student
A former fourth-grade teacher at Terrace Elementary School has been arrested for suspicion of sexually abusing a student. According to law enforcement officials, the Riverside school teacher, Hector Zaldivar, was investigated after a young girl reported that he sexually abused her. The student claimed that the abuse took place while attending summer school at… Read More »
Cecilia Pulido Former Riverside Correction Officer Arrested for Alleged Sexual Misconduct with a Juvenile Inmate
Cecilia Pulido, 42, of Moreno Valley, was arrested for allegedly having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a juvenile inmate. At the same time, she was an active correctional officer with the Riverside County Probation Department. Pulido was hired for the position in December of 2023 and has since resigned once the allegations of sexual… Read More »
Child Sex Abuse Charges Filed Against Beverly Hills Piano Teacher
Child sex abuse charges have been filed against Beverly Hills Piano teacher Hovanes John Jihanyan. The French Conservatory of Music is one of California’s most popular and prestigious performing arts schools. Located in the illustrious Beverly Hills community, the school has a renowned history since its establishment in the early 1900s, bringing 90 years… Read More »
Brett Bymaster Former Youth Pastor Arrested for Child Sexual Abuse
According to the San Jose Mercury News, A well-known nonprofit director was hit with more charges alleging that he sexually abused a minor when he formerly worked as a youth pastor, following a separate case alleging sexual abuse against another minor was filed in April. The Former youth pastor at The River church in… Read More »
Teacher Colleen Jo Matarico Accused of Molesting John Burroughs Middle School Student
Colleen Jo Matarico, a Los Angeles schoolteacher, has been accused and charged with sexually assaulting a 13-year-old student. Matarico taught at John Burroughs Middle School. As stated by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), Matarico was arrested on November 7, 2024. According to the reports, Colleen Jo Matarico allegedly gave the minor student marijuana… Read More »
Juan Barrios Fullerton Pastor Arrested For Alleged Child Sex Abuse
Juan Barrios, 51, a Fullerton pastor, was arrested for child sexual abuse. Barrios was a pastor at Fullerton church Iglesia de Dios Israelita. According to reports, Barrios was engaged in the sexual abuse of minors for several years. This case highlights the continued concerns that many Americans have about the safety of children in religious… Read More »
Pastor Jose Alcides Vasquez Arrested for Child Sexual Abuse
Jose Alcides Vasquez, 47, a head pastor at Camino De Santidad Church in Menifee, California, was recently arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting several female minors. Allegations came to light after a high school administrator informed an Ontario Police School Resource Officer that a female juvenile student was sexually abused by her neighbor. The abuse… Read More »
Bradley Reger Sexual Crimes Against Children Indictment Update
Additional counts of sexual crimes against children have been added to the indictment of Bradley Reger, former Susanville Nurse Practitioner. If you know of someone who may have been victimized by Bradley Reger, our office can file a civil suit on the victim’s behalf. As to criminal charges, the FBI has provided a link… Read More »
