Man, 72, charged with molestation
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Ventura County sheriff’s detectives have arrested a 72-year-old Thousand Oaks man on suspicion of sexually molesting a teenage boy and possession of child pornography, authorities said Friday.
Janusz Kalita was arrested at his home Thursday morning without incident, authorities said. Investigators searched the residence and discovered an undisclosed number of pornographic videotapes and photographs, including amateur photos of several youths.
Kalita had been under investigation since late October, after the department was notified of his involvement with a boy, now 14, who had been his neighbor six years ago in San Bernardino County, authorities said.
Kalita remains in custody in Ventura County Jail on $500,000 bond. He has been charged with continuous molestation of a child, lewd acts on a child, oral copulation of a person under 14 and possession of child pornography.
Officials are concerned Kalita may have other victims. They have asked that any parents whose children have been in contact with the suspect call detectives at (805) 371-8397.
-- Gregory W. Griggs
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