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PRESS RELEASE Pursuant to Cal Govt. Code Sect 6254(f) San Jose Police Department Press Information Office 201 W. Mission Street, San Jose, CA 95110 Ph (408) 277-5339 Fax (408) 286-0923 |
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| Annoy/Child Molest and False Imprisonment |
Filed under Press Release,
on 10/28/2009 11:57:00 AM by Author: Officer Jermaine Thomas #3522.
| TYPE OF CRIME: Annoy/Molest Child and False Imprisonment | CASE NUMBER: 09-190-9700 |
| LOCATION: San Jose | DATE: 06-24-09 |
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| VICTIM: Withheld | AGE: 17 yrs(Female) |
| ADDRESS: Modesto Resident | |
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| SUSPECT: Sean Gilham | |
| ADDRESS: Modesto Resident | |
San Jose:
The San Jose Police Department's Child Exploitation Detail/Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force was forwarded the case for follow up investigation from the Modesto Police Department.
On Wednesday, June 24, 2009, the victim was in San Jose attending a gymnastics competition.
While at their team hotel, Gilham took advantage of the victim. Gilham followed the victim into her hotel room, prevented her from leaving, and subsequently annoyed and molested her. The victim eventually convinced Gilham to stop. Over the last year, similar incidents with the victim have been occurring at Gilham's gym in Modesto.
During the investigation, it was discovered there may be additional victims living in the Modesto area. The Modesto Police Department was notified of these victims and this case was sent to them for review.
The Santa Clara County District's Attorney's office filed charges of annoying/molesting a child and false imprisonment. Gilham was taken into custody on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 by Modesto Police Department.
The San Jose Police Department would like to speak to anyone with additional information related to this case or additional victims. Anyone with information regarding this case should contact Detective Eric Michel or Sgt. Randy Schriefer at 408-277-4102.
| BY: Ofc. JermaineThomas #3522 | AUTHORIZED BY: Sgt. Randy Schriefer |
| DATE: 10-28-09 TIME: 2:00 PM | DATE: 10-28-09 TIME: 2:00 PM |
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