Shasta BOS Chair Kevin Crye Calls for Action to Enforce Child Molestation and Sexual Assault Laws
In a stunning revelation at the Shasta County Board of Supervisor meeting, Chair Kevin Crye called for action to enforce child molestation and sexual battery laws after becoming aware of a pattern of incidents regarding a 15-year old child in his district.
A Redding Police “Sex Crime” #RPD@#-032396-1 report was filed on August 10, 2023, that details a pattern of lewd acts and sexual battery against a 15-year old child involving Jesus Ramos-Maldonado, who operates La Cocina de Chuy at 2030 Eureka Way.
Redding Police Department investigator Lauren Meyer interviewed the victim, then called Ramos-Maldonado who admitted to employing the female victim, corroborated a number of allegations regarding the victim working at his place of business, and apologized.
The Redding Police Department arrested Mr. Jesus Ramos Maldonado for Sex Crimes:
288 (c) PC:F – Lewd and Lascivious Act W/Child Age 14/15: Defendant at least 10 Years Older 11D,
243(d) PC: M – Sexual Battery For the Purpose of Sexual Arousal 11D
Mr. Ramos-Maldonado was transferred to the Shasta County Jail, confined for approximately three days, and then released on bond.
The family of the victim contacted the Shasta County District Attorney’s Office and expected some immediate action, because the business is within three hundred yards of five K-12 schools that were scheduled to open for the 2023-2024 term in late August.
After eight months of frustration, the victim’s family contacted Chairman Crye as their District 1 Supervisor. Based on the victim’s documentation substantiating the allegations, Chair Crye made several referrals to Shasta County resources.
Chairman Crye emphasized that he absolutely prioritizes Shasta County child safety issues, especially matters regarding molestation and sexual assault, and directed staff to invite the Shasta County District Attorney’s office to make a presentation at the next Board of Supervisors meeting.
The Mountain Top Times was unable to learn if the Shasta County District Attorney has, or is in the process of, seeking a criminal indictment or issuing a prosecutorial complaint.
This article will be immediately updated as the events progress.
Chriss Street is the Editor of the Mountain Top Times News Service
Please visit us at:
Hit the Subscribe Button to receive updates