Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Law Enforcement Suspect Additional Victims of Lake County Man After Investigators Accuse Him of Sex Crimes Involving Children

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The following is a press release issued by the Brentwood Police Department. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty:

Matthew Pelton [Image provided by the Brentwood Police Department]

 In August 2021, the Brentwood Police Department initiated an investigation where Matthew Pelton (pictured), male 48 years old, from Kelseyville, was accused of sex crimes involving children. Additionally, on September 7, 2021, Pelton was indicted on federal manufacturing child pornography charges. Pelton has been associated to the counties of Alameda,  Contra Costa, Lake and Sacramento. Based on information revealed in the investigation, there is evidence to suggest there may be more victims who have yet to come forward.  

The Brentwood Police Department is requesting anyone with information or potential victims to contact Detective Talley at 925-809-7793.

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For the past seven years, Matt LaFever has covered the North Coast of California in both print and radio news. A Humboldt State graduate, he has lived in the Emerald Triangle for nearly 20 years. His reporting spans local issues like crime and wildfires. When not writing, Matt is an avid outdoorsman, exploring Northern California’s rugged landscapes. Reach out to him at matthewplafever@gmail.com.

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