Last Wednesday, Redmond police took an 18-year-old YMCA camp counselor into custody, charged with the molestation of two children during a summer camp hosted at local Redmond schools. The suspect, Leonardo Louie, was employed by the YMCA of Greater Seattle, where the incidents allegedly took place between July 8 and August 23, as per an official statement from the Redmond government website.
According to the details disclosed, Louie now faces two counts of child molestation in the first degree, and the authorities continue their probe into these grave allegations. They stressed the urgency for vigilance in our communities and our households, reminding parents, brothers, and sisters to maintain an ongoing dialogue with the young ones about the signs of inappropriate conduct and the importance of swiftly sharing such experiences with a trusted adult. In a statement obtained from the Redmond government website, Chief Darrell Lowe urged, "We encourage parents to have conversations with their children about inappropriate actions by adults and remind them to tell a trusted adult immediately if unwanted contact occurs".
The Redmond Police Department has asked for the public's assistance in case there are additional victims or if anyone can provide further insight regarding this case. Individuals can reach out at 425-556-2500. The Redmond government website provides resources, including the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center, available at 888-998-6423, and the Harborview Center for Sexual Assault and Traumatic Stress, which can be contacted at 206-744-1600 for those seeking support or more information.
