The man accused of molesting three boys he was hired to babysit pleaded not guilty on Thursday to six counts of lewd acts on a child.
The San Diego Police Department and San Diego Harbor Police arrested 22-year-old Zayne St. Julien of Poway on Tuesday at the San Diego International Airport. He was accused of molesting 7, 8, and 11-year-old boys on separate occasions between July and December of this year.
St.Julien faces up to 90 years to life in state prison if convicted of all charges.
According to San Diego Police Department Lt. Adam Sharki, the victim’s parents hired St. Julien through a website known as SitterCity. One of the parents reported the molestation of her child to the police in November, which prompted an investigation with the assistance of SitterCity representatives.
Two other boys were found as victims in this investigation, and their parents reported the incidents this month. Authorities believe there are more victims.
SitterCity said St. Julien underwent 11 background checks since joining the platform without identifying any criminal history.
St. Julien remains in custody without bail. A bail review hearing is scheduled for next week.
The investigation is ongoing and authorities are seeking anyone with information regarding St.Julien. Authorities believe St.Julien may have targeted other victims, and are asked to call the San Diego Police Department Child Abuse Unit at (619) 531-2260 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
