A man from Central California who allegedly abused multiple children at an unlicensed home daycare he operated with his wife has been arrested on dozens of felony charges, authorities said.
Javier RiveraMojica, 67, of Shandon, was arrested following an investigation into alleged child sexual abuse at the unlicensed daycare run from the couple’s home in the small San Luis Obispo County community outside Paso Robles.
The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office said RiveraMojica is accused of committing lewd and lascivious acts against children under the age of 14.
Investigators served a search warrant at the home in the 100 block of South Fourth Street, where RiveraMojica and his wife allegedly operated the daycare.
Javier RiveraMojica, 67, an unlicensed daycare operator is accused of “lewd and lascivious acts with a child” under 14 years old. San Luis Obispo County Sheriffs Office
Detectives believe RiveraMojica gained access to ”numerous victims” through the daycare and are investigating whether there are additional victims or witnesses who have not yet come forward.
The bust came following a search warrant served in the 100 block of South Fourth Street in Shandon. Google Maps
RiveraMojica was booked on a no-bail warrant and is facing 11 counts of lewd or lascivious acts with a child under 14, along with nearly two dozen felony sentencing enhancements, according to the sheriff’s office.
Authorities said the alleged victims have been offered advocacy and support services.
A Central Valley home daycare operator was arrested, accused of heinous acts against a child, following allegations of child sexual abuse at the unlicensed center. Getty Images/Maskot
“The Sheriff’s Office remains committed to their safety and well-being throughout the investigation,” the department said.
Detectives urged anyone with information about the case — or anyone who believes they or someone they know may have had contact with RiveraMojica under similar circumstances — to contact the Sheriff’s Office Detective Division.
The investigation remains ongoing.
