Sexual Assault in Encinitas 

March 27, 2024 - San Diego County Sheriff's Department officials report that the Child Abuse Unit has arrested 21-year-old Omar Galeana for the sexual assault of a 12-year-old victim.  Galeana was a campus supervisor at Diegueno Middle School in Encinitas when he met with the victim outside of school hours on Friday, March 22.

When the incident was reported to law enforcement, detectives from the North Coastal Sheriff’s Station and the Child Abuse Unit immediately initiated an investigation.  On Sunday, March 24, detectives arrested Galeana and booked him into the Vista Detention Facility on charges of child molestation and furnishing marijuana to a minor.

Because the victim is a minor, the Sheriff’s Department cannot release any further information at this time.

Anyone with additional information about this incident can call the Sheriff’s Department at (858) 565-5200.

The safety of our students is a priority for the Sheriff’s Department. We want to remind students if they see something suspicious or hear of any threats, they can always approach our school resource deputies. They can also call the Students Speaking Out Hotline at (888) 580-8477. You can remain anonymous.

Source: San Diego County Sheriff's Department