December 4, 2023 - San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office officials report on November 24, 2023, the Sheriff's Office received a report of a child sexual abuse allegation.

Sheriff's Detectives began an immediate investigation.

During the course of the investigation, two victims were identified. Both victims are female and 15-years-old. The sexual abuse began when both victims were age 14.

A suspect was identified as Elijah Eric Machado, 21, of Nipomo.

It was determined Mr. Machado committed various sexual acts with both victims over several months.

He was arrested on December 1, for unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor, oral copulation with a minor, sexual penetration with a minor and using an underage person for obscene matter.

Anyone with additional information about this case or know of other potential victims should contact the Sheriff's Detective Division at 805-781-4500.

CONTACT: TONY CIPOLLAPHONE: (805) 781-4547

DATE AND TIME OF INCIDENT: 12-1-2023

PLACE OF OCCURRENCE: NIPOMO

VICTIM INFORMATION: 1. FEMALE, 15 2. FEMALE, 15

SUSPECT INFORMATION: ELIJAH ERIC MACHADO, 21, NIPOMO
Source and photo: San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office