Willits Man Arrested on Suspicion of Child Sex Abuse
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WILLITS, CA — “On 11-17-2024 at approximately 4:01 P.M., Deputies from the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to contact an adult female, regarding a possible sexual assault committed against her two daughters.
During the initial interview, Deputies determined multiple sexual assaults had occurred over the course of 10 years involving 2 victims, and the investigation was turned over to the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Bureau. The suspect in this case was identified as Matthew Adams who was currently out of the immediate area.
During the investigation, Detectives interviewed both victims and developed probable cause to author a search warrant for Adams’ residence.
Detectives learned Adams was scheduled to return to the Willits area during the afternoon of 11-20-2024, and they awaited his arrival. At this time, Detectives believed Adams was aware that a report had been made and he might attempt to avoid law enforcement. With the assistance of the victims’ mother, Adams was located within the City of Willits.
Ultimately, Adams was placed under arrest for two counts of 288.5(a) PC (Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Minor).
Adams was subsequently booked into the Mendocino County Jail where he was to be held in lieu of $750,000 bail.
Based on the circumstances of this investigation, Investigators believe there may be additional victims of abuse perpetrated by Adams and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information related to this investigation is requested to contact the Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center at 707-463-4086. Information can also be provided anonymously by calling the non-emergency tip line at 707-234-2100.”
