On Wednesday, 12/05/12, Santa Paula Police Officers were dispatched to the Santa Paula Hospital Emergency Room in regards to a possible sexual assault victim. The victim, an 8 year old male, from Santa Paula, alleged an unknown, Hispanic male, 5’10, 150 pounds, slender build, with short hair, wearing a white T-shirt and blue denim shorts jumped the fence at McKevett Elementary and sexually assaulted him. The suspect then fled the area on north 10th Street. The incident allegedly took place on 11/30/12, during school hours, but wasn’t reported until 12/05/12 for unknown reasons.

During the progress of the investigation, the victim’s mother has become uncooperative with the Investigators. Santa Paula Police Investigators thoroughly checked the area for potential witnesses but were unable to locate any. The Santa Paula Elementary School District officials were immediately notified of the incident and have been extremely cooperative with the investigation. The investigation is ongoing and Investigators are asking for any persons with possible information relating to this incident contact Detective John Coffelt 525-4474 x 283.

Kenneth Clark
Investigations Supervisor

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Dec. 13, 2012
Statement from Dr. Paul Chounet, Superintendent
Santa Paula Elementary School District
The Santa Paula Police Department today issued a press statement about the alleged assault of a student on the grounds of a Santa Paula Elementary School District elementary school.
The Police Department informed us that the mother of a third-grade student at McKevett Elementary School had reported a sexual assault by a member of the public that occurred on school grounds. The student said the incident occurred on Nov. 30 but he did not report it to police until Dec. 5. Neither the child nor the parent ever reported the alleged incident to the school district.
Santa Paula police, Child Protective Services and medical personnel have investigated the child’s report. SPESD officials are cooperating fully with the authorities in their investigation and are conducting their own investigation.
The safety of our children is paramount. Parents should feel assured that our campuses are safe environments for their students.
We will continue to monitor the situation and communicate the latest information to our parents and to the public.
For more information, contact Superintendent Chounet (805) 933-8802