A school counselor from Cinnabar Elementary School in Petaluma has been taken into custody on allegations of child molestation, as disclosed by the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office in a recent social media posting. John Conant, a 66-year-old resident of Sebastopol, became the subject of an investigation by the Sheriff's Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Unit following a report received by deputies yesterday, at approximately 10:37 AM, indicating a crime against a child occurred at the school.
With the victim's testimony aiding their case, detectives secured an arrest warrant, leading to Conant's apprehension; he was booked on charges of committing lewd or lascivious acts with a child under 14, and his bail was firmly set at $250,000—details revealed through Sonoma Sheriff's official Facebook page.
In its announcement, the Sonoma Sheriff's Office emphasizes victim confidentiality and community safety. It has called upon any other possible victims of John Conant to share their experiences, maintaining that such information is vital to the ongoing investigation. Interested parties and those with pertinent information are encouraged to contact the DVSA Unit at 707-565-8290.
