#child-molestation

#child-molestation

It was in late January when we learned that parents in the Castro neighborhood had called the police over a nude man who had been seen touching himself inappropriately in the vicinity of teen girls. The man, later identified as 35-year-old Michael Watson, turned out to be a convicted sex offender with a 2020 conviction for indcent exposure, and a listing on the state's Megan's Law website. He was arrested in early February.

Gabrielli now faces a total of 26 child molestation charges, with key offenses involving oral copulation upon minors under 14 through force or duress, continuous sexual abuse, and lewd acts.

A former employee of the School of Dance and Music in Hermosa Beach has been arrested for child molestation and possession of child pornography after hidden cameras were found in restrooms.

Dominic Vannucci, a 25-year-old teacher's aide, faces serious charges, including possessing over 600 images of child pornography and multiple counts of molestation.

The defendant is now accused of molesting even more young victims across multiple years and locations. Our investigators and prosecutors remain committed to uncovering the full extent of this defendant's crimes.