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Shandon Home Daycare Operator Arrested on Multiple Child Sex Charges

Sheriff's investigators say evidence from a recent search produced a no-bail arrest, with detectives now seeking other survivors.

Overview

  • Detectives executed a search warrant at a home on South Fourth Street in Shandon as part of an investigation into lewd and lascivious acts involving children under 14.
  • Authorities arrested 67-year-old Javier RiveraMojica and booked him on a no-bail warrant charging multiple counts of lewd and lascivious acts on children under 14.
  • The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office says RiveraMojica and his wife ran an unlicensed home daycare that gave him access to numerous survivors.
  • Investigators say the probe is active, detectives are working to identify additional victims, and alleged victims have been offered advocacy and support services.
  • Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office Detective Division at 805-781-4500 as detectives continue the inquiry.