Bible Study Teacher Arrested On Multiple Counts Of Sexual Molestation

CORONA (CBSLA.com) — A Bible study teacher is in custody Tuesday on multiple counts of sexual molestation on a juvenile under 16, police said.

Shawn Edward Shaffer, 54, of Corona, was arrested Monday and is being held in the Robert Presley Detention Center on $3 million bail, Corona police officials said.

Several men had reported to Corona police investigators Friday they were victims of sexual abuse as juveniles in the city of Corona.

Shaffer may have been conducting youth Bible studies in his home in Corona, and that he frequents local skate parks, Corona police said.

Corona police say parents who believe their children may have had contact with Shaffer can contact Detective Martin Vega at (951) 871-5796 if they feel their children may be a victim of abuse.