A Dublin man tasked with guiding at-risk youth has fallen from grace, facing chilling allegations of possessing child pornography, authorities said Tuesday. Nobumasa Masubuchi, 23, stood as a beacon of hope for those with special needs, counseling the vulnerable—those perched precariously at society's edge—only to be accused of harboring its vilest vices, according to KRON4.
Following a four-month probe by Dublin Police Services, Masubuchi's fall unfolded rapidly, with cops reporting, "During the course of the investigation, it was discovered Masubuchi possessed a multitude of CSAM (Child Sexual Abuse Material), depicting victims of sexual assaults possibly as young as four years of age," in a situation that rattles the soul. The young man was apprehended last Friday, and now languishes in the sterile confines of Santa Rita Jail, facing felony charges, as reported by henrykleeKTVU's Twitter account.
Nobumasa Masubichi, 23, arrested for having child porn, per @DublinCAPolice, adding he’s worked for Sacramento facility that helps kids w/special needs & conducted home visits w/at-risk minors but no other crimes have emerged pic.twitter.com/pEHJMohapH
— Henry K. Lee (@henrykleeKTVU) November 28, 2023
Before the harrowing discovery, Masubuchi was employed at a Sacramento facility renowned for its nurturing touch with children with special needs. To these resilient yet fragile souls, he was not just a counselor but often the face they saw during regular home visits. Now his actions have sullied the soil from which he once sought to grow hope, with Dublin police making it known to Sacramento County officials immediately following his arrest.
"Sacramento County officials have been notified, and no additional crimes have been confirmed at this time," Dublin Police Services assured via KRON4. The investigation continues to unfold, with Dublin authorities calling upon the public to come forward with any information, signaling a collective effort to cleanse the wounds Masubuchi has allegedly inflicted.
Anyone privy to details that may aid the ongoing investigation is urged to wield their voice and dial the Dublin Police Services Crime Tips line at 925-833-6638.
