And, sadly, sexual predators of various types are all too common within our midst. Remember the amount of children that have experienced a sexual assault-type crime (it's a lot higher than reported). Most crimes like these occur within the family, but some occur with contact by a close friend, a neighbor, teacher, or coach -- even a police officer. Most sexual predators are never reported, and aren't registered, etc...
My point in saying this isn't to make everyone paranoid of sexual predators of children or others -- just that they are out there, and they are people you would never necessarily expect of doing crimes like this, either.
Still, I'd need to know the details and what ages were involved, etc... before passing judgement on someone as a "pedophile" or even just a "sex offender". I'd want to know what kind of evidence police have, etc... also.
I'm just glad they are investigating this thoroughly, and this man is now being watched, and is off-the-job. It's a small town. I'd expect he'll move now.
Unless there is something tying his crimes to kidnapping or murder, etc... I think this may be an unfortunate coincidence - not that it's not worth looking into a bit. I'm sure BMO is aware, and if they find anything at all relating to DR I'm sure they'll be in contact with the LPCSO.
As always, this is mostly all MOO! :cow:
[Especially about anything to do with the deputy's alleged crimes.]