Detectives from the Sexual Assault Unit of the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff Investigation Division are continuing to investigate a child molestation case.
Alleged acts of molestation were brought to the attention of the Office of the Sheriff in August. Detectives immediately launched an investigation and confirmed them. During the investigation two additional victims were located. A search warrant was served on the Bay Point home of the suspect, 39-year-old Ronald DeGuzman. An arrest warrant was later issued for DeGuzman.
On September 9, 2014, DeGuzman surrendered at the Office of the Sheriff Field Operations Bureau. He was later booked into the Martinez Detention Facility on numerous child molestation charges.
The Contra Costa D.A.’s Office has formally charged DeGuzman with 17 counts:
- P.C. 288(a) – six counts
- P.C. 288.2(a) – six counts
- P.C. 288a(c)(1) – two counts
- P.C. 647.6(a)(1) – three counts
DeGuzman is being held in lieu of $4,250,000 bail. He is believed to have contacted his victims through churches in central and east Contra Costa. All of his known victims were boys. Detectives believe there may be additional victims. Anyone with any information is asked to call (925) 313-2623.
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Why are church people always in the news? And why are they always targeting little boys? This is just sick.
thats disgusting
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