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Man sentenced to life for sexually abusing two kids in Paso Robles

Written on 12 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A San Luis Obispo County judge on Tuesday sentenced a man to 283 years to life in prison for sexually abusing two children in Paso Robles.  Last month, a jury convicted 41-year-old Teodulo Vasquezjimenez, a citizen of... (Continue reading)

Shandon man running unlicensed daycare arrested for molesting kids

Written on 6 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s detectives arrested a 67-year-old Shandon man on Wednesday for allegedly sexually abusing children he gained access to through his illicit daycare. Detectives determined Javier RiveraMojica allegedly gained access to numerous victims through... (Continue reading)

Deputies arrest man who used casting calls to sexually abuse children

Written on 5 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Following a nearly five-year investigation, Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives arrested a 46-year-old man who used casting calls to sexually abuse and exploit at least nine children. Shane Ryan Gledhill allegedly targeted and abused children who were... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police arrest man for sexually abusing child

Written on 18 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria detectives recently arrested a 21-year-old man for allegedly sexually abusing a child. Detectives served a search warrant in the 800 block of E. Fesler Street as part of an investigation regarding the sexual abuse of... (Continue reading)

Man convicted of sexually abusing two children in Paso Robles

Written on 17 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A jury convicted a man of sexually abusing two children in Paso Robles earlier this week, the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office announced on Thursday. A jury convicted 41-year-old Teodulo Vasquezjimenez of 15 felony counts... (Continue reading)

Priest accused of abusing children in San Luis Obispo County to face trial

Written on 13 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A San Luis Obispo County judge ruled on Friday that there is sufficient evidence for a former Catholic priest to stand trial on 24 felony counts involving the molestation of four children. Last June, SLO County Sheriff’s... (Continue reading)

Bike SLO County leader enters plea in child molestation case

Written on 15 May, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE The former executive director of Bike SLO County pleaded no contest on Thursday to one count for molesting his 6-year-old step-granddaughter in a hot tub last year. As a result of his plea, Richard Ellison is facing... (Continue reading)

Bike SLO County leader headed to trial for child molestation

Written on 4 Apr, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 18 comments

By KAREN VELIE The former executive director of Bike SLO County is headed to trial for allegedly molesting his 6-year-old step-granddaughter in a hot tub, San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Judge Jesse Marino ruled at Richard Ellison’s preliminary hearing... (Continue reading)

Executive director of Bike SLO County charged with child molestation

Written on 26 Oct, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 20 comments

By KAREN VELIE The executive director of Bike SLO County is charged with molesting a child under the age of 10. Rick Ellison is scheduled for his arraignment on one felony count of committing lewd acts against a child on... (Continue reading)

Goleta teacher charged with child molestation, missing

Written on 14 Sep, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Goleta elementary teacher charged with sexually molesting a child failed to show up at court on Friday prompting the judge to issue a no-bail warrant for his arrest. On July 12, Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies... (Continue reading)