Morgan Hill camp counselor arrested for 3rd time in a month for alleged child sex assaults

MORGAN HILL -- A camp counselor in Morgan Hill arrested twice on suspicion of the sexual assault of children has been arrested again on suspicion of the same crime, police said Wednesday.

The 25-year-old from Gilroy was first taken into custody on July 9 for alleged lewd and lascivious acts on a 10-year-old child and then again on July 16 regarding another 10-year-old child. He posted bail and was released from jail in both instances.

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During their investigation, detectives later learned of a third 10-year-old child allegedly assaulted by the suspect on the same day as the other two children. He was arrested on Monday but was released after posting bail.

The man allegedly sexually assaulted the children at a field trip to the Morgan Hill Aquatic Center when he was working as a YMCA Summer Day Camp counselor, according to police.

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Detectives notified YMCA leadership, which cooperated with the investigation and immediately placed him on leave. The YMCA said he had been employed since Aug. 6, 2024.

The suspect posted bail and was released from custody, according to police.

Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact Detective Sergeant Sean Bayard at 408-607-3032 or via email at sean.bayard@morganhill.ca.gov.