Sybil Crookham Elementary School Student Supervisor Arrested for Child Sexual Assault in Winton 

March 14, 2026 – Merced County Sheriff's Office officials report that in the afternoon of March 11, 2026, Deputies were notified by school officials of a possible child sexual assault by a Student Supervisor at Sybil Crookham Elementary School in Winton. The suspect, identified as 34-year-old Edward Parsons of Winton, allegedly sexually assaulted three female juveniles, one aged 9 years old and two aged 10 years old.

Parsons was arrested in the early hours of March 12, 2026. Parsons was booked into the Merced County Sheriff’s Office Jail on three counts of felony lewd and lascivious acts on a child under 14. This investigation remains ongoing, and Detectives believe there could be additional victims.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Detectives Gutierrez and Stevens at 209.385.7472. Callers may remain confidential.

Source: Merced County Sheriff's Office