Oak View Man Accused Of Child Molestation Involving 3 Female Victims In His Care

OAK VIEW (CBSLA.com)  —  An Oak View man is behind bars after being accused of child molestation.

Officials say Steven Wayne Bower molested three girls on separate occasions while each was in his care.

Bower was arrested Tuesday around 6:30 a.m. by sheriff's deputies in Ventura County.

Authorities said the victims were ages 6, 8 and 9.

Bower is in custody at the Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility on $500,000 bail.

The Sheriff's Major Crimes Bureau believes there may be more victims and are asking potential witnesses or victims to contact Detective Randy Skaggs at (805) 384-4725.