August 6, 2026 – San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office officials report that on August 5, 2026, the Sheriff's Office Detective Division served a search warrant in the 100 block of South Fourth Street in Shandon as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of lewd and lascivious acts with a child under the age of 14.

As a result of the investigation, Detectives arrested 67-year-old Javier RiveraMojica of Shandon without incident. RiveraMojica was booked on a no-bail arrest warrant for multiple counts of lewd and lascivious acts with a child under the age of 14.

During the investigation, Detectives learned RiveraMojica allegedly gained access to numerous victims through an unlicensed daycare that he and his wife were operating from their residence in the 100 block of South Fourth Street in Shandon.

The investigation remains active, and Detectives are asking anyone with information related to this case, or anyone who believes they or someone they know may have had contact with RiveraMojica under similar circumstances, to contact the Sheriff's Office Detective Division at (805) 781-4500.

Investigators are working to determine whether there are additional victims or witnesses who have not yet come forward.

The victims in this case have been offered victim advocacy and support services. The Sheriff's Office remains committed to their safety and well-being throughout the investigation.

This is an ongoing investigation, and no further information is available at this time.

Source & photo: San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office