{"id":360981,"date":"2026-06-15T02:46:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T02:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/360981\/"},"modified":"2026-06-15T02:46:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T02:46:12","slug":"vallejo-man-camp-counselor-arrested-for-sexually-assaulting-minor-at-uc-berkeley-authorities-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/360981\/","title":{"rendered":"Vallejo man, camp counselor arrested for sexually assaulting minor at UC Berkeley, authorities say"},"content":{"rendered":"

BERKELEY, Calif. (KGO) — A 27-year-old summer camp staff member is in custody, accused of sexually assaulting a child under the age of 14 inside a UC Berkeley residence hall over the weekend.<\/p>\n

According to UC Berkeley Police, the alleged assault took place overnight Saturday during an overnight summer camp program being held on campus.<\/p>\n

Authorities say they were first notified between approximately 1:15 a.m. and 2 a.m. about what was initially reported as an attempted sexual assault inside a dormitory.<\/p>\n

Following an investigation, police determined that the incident was not an attempt, but a completed sexual assault.<\/p>\n

The suspect, a 27-year-old man from Vallejo who is believed to be a staffer with the camp, was arrested and booked into Santa Rita Jail.<\/p>\n

Jail records show he is being held on $425,000 bail.<\/p>\n

He is expected to be arraigned on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Editorial Note: ABC7 Eyewitness News is not naming the suspect at this time because he has not yet been formally arraigned<\/p>\n

Police say officers provided immediate safety measures and support services for the child.<\/p>\n

The incident has shaken members of the campus community, many expressing concern over the safety of children participating in programs held on university grounds.<\/p>\n

“Especially for a young kid, that’s going to be traumatizing for them,” said Francis Wang, a UC employee.<\/p>\n

A university spokesperson confirmed that the summer camp involved was not operated by UC Berkeley, though it remains unclear which organization was responsible for running the program.<\/p>\n

Residents and community members say the case raises broader concerns about oversight and safety at youth camps.<\/p>\n

“I can’t believe this is happening,” said Berkeley resident Bowen Giang. “I’ve been to a lot of camps in the U.S. – as a kid, this is definitely terrifying, not only for the child, but for parents and everyone in that environment.”<\/p>\n

The investigation remains ongoing.<\/p>\n

Anyone with information is asked to call UC Berkeley police at 510-642-6760.<\/p>\n

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