A 67-year-old man has been arrested in Shandon, California, on numerous felony charges related to alleged child sexual abuse at an unlicensed home daycare he operated with his wife.
Javier Rivera Mojica was taken into custody by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office following an investigation into the daycare, which was run out of the couple's residence.
Rivera Mojica faces 11 counts of lewd or lascivious acts with a child under 14, as well as nearly two dozen felony sentencing enhancements, according to the sheriff's office. Authorities believe Rivera Mojica may have accessed numerous victims through the daycare and are investigating the possibility of additional victims or witnesses.
The investigation began after a search warrant was executed at the home located in the 100 block of South Fourth Street. Investigators are urging anyone with information or who believes they or someone they know may have had contact with Rivera Mojica under similar circumstances to contact the Sheriff’s Office Detective Division.
The alleged victims have been offered advocacy and support services, and the Sheriff’s Office stated its commitment to their safety and well-being throughout the investigation, which remains ongoing.
