Tag: Child Abuse

Facing 65 felony charges involving sex crimes against three children, San Jacinto fugitive nabbed in Rosarito, Mexico

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif., — Authorities say a former San Jacinto man facing sixty-five felony charges involving sex crimes against three minors, who became a fugitive from justice when he twice failed to appear in court to answer his charges, was apprehended in Mexico earlier this week. The man, 77-year-old Harry Arlington Durette, has since been extradited back to Riverside County […]

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Redding man accused of beating girlfriend’s toddler who underwent surgery after suffering head trauma, broken elbow

REDDING, Calif., — Authorities say a Redding man was arrested yesterday after a child abuse investigation revealed his girlfriend’s toddler suffered head trauma, a broken elbow, and other injuries they allege the young victim sustained at his hands. The injured child, described only as a three-year-old boy, underwent surgery for his extensive injuries, according to officials, who have said the […]

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Children removed from Anderson home, 2 arrested, after officers find “deplorable conditions”, drugs

As released by Anderson Police Department ANDERSON, Calif. — On Tuesday, January 5th 2021, at approximately 1600 hours, officers with the Anderson Police Department responded to a residence on the 2900 block of Douglas Street to conduct a probation search. One of the home’s residents, 42 year old Tiffany Louise Rogers of Anderson, was on probation from a prior case […]

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Child torture charges filed against Moreno Valley couple

MORENO VALLEY, Calif. — A Moreno Valley couple has been arrested and charged with torture and other charges after a 4-year-old child in their care was critically injured last January. Authorities say the nearly year-long investigation revealed the victim suffered life-threatening traumatic head, facial and brain injuries at the hands of the pair and have said the child remains in a […]

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$2 million bail for Moreno Valley man accused of molesting child

MORENO VALLEY, Calif. — Authorities say an investigation that began in late September led to the Oct. 23 arrest of a Moreno Valley man, now charged with multiple counts related to the sexual abuse of a child. Although officials have not specified how Mejia knew his victim, his charges suggest that he is related to the victim, who was younger […]

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Experts warn of increase in family violence amidst COVID-19

With April being child abuse prevention month and COVID-19 related stay-at-home orders continuing throughout the state, law enforcement agencies and mental health professionals warn that experts nationwide are seeing an increase in child abuse and family violence related cases. As the statewide quarantine and social distancing orders enter their second month, law enforcement agencies across the nation have reported upticks […]

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Citizen’s child abuse tip leads to Anderson woman’s arrest

ANDERSON — A citizen’s tip reporting a case of suspected child abuse led to the arrest of two people at an Anderson motel Tuesday, Oct. 8. One of the two alleged suspects was arrested for child abuse and drug related charges after the incident, which happened at Motel 6, at 2861 McMurry Dr., just north of Balls Ferry Rd. LEADING […]

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Palm Desert men arrested for child abuse, child porn

PALM DESERT — Two Palm Desert men were arrested after an investigation revealed they were allegedly involved in the sexual abuse of a juvenile Friday, June 28. Although sheriff’s officials have not released the victim’s name or age, jail records and official statements have indicated the victim was younger than 10-years-old. A sheriff’s press release regarding the incident and arrests […]

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SAN JACINTO: Woman charged with attempted murder for “severe and extensive” abuse of child

SAN JACINTO — After a nearly two-week investigation into the alleged abuse of a 4-year-old boy, authorities arrested a mother, accused of attempting to murder her child. The alleged abuse happened in the 400 block of Main Street, near S. San Jacinto Ave, in San Jacinto. Based on forensic evidence, doctors and investigators determined the extent of abuse was “serious and […]

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UPDATED: No criminal charges in videotaped incident involving child

UPDATE: 09/16/2016 3:45 p.m. See original story below.   HEMET – In a move that has left many people shocked, stunned, and even furious, Hemet Police officials and social workers from Child Protective Services determined that no crime was committed during a videotaped incident in which a father appeared to be abusing his son by kneeling onto the boy’s testicles while […]

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