Dennis Lucas Jr.
Dennis Edward Lucas Jr., 39, of Moreno Valley, California and a campus supervisor at Fremont Elementary School in Riverside, California has been arrested on suspicion of molesting a 10-year-old fifth-grade student.
Reportedly the girl told police that Lucas started talking to her on Tuesday and began touching her while touching himself through his clothes.
Lucas came to the attention of police after the girl’s mother complained to the school principal on Wednesday morning and the principal called police.
Following his arrest Lucas was released on $50,000 bond.
Five additional allegations of inappropriate touching by Lucas have been made since his arrest.
Lucas who monitors school security has been placed on administrative leave.
Reference:
Riverside school campus supervisor accused of molesting girl, 10 (11/30/07)
July 17th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
In my opinion a woman who is in love with someone like this and knows how innocent he really is, would stand by his side, not run away and hide in a blog. I know Dennis personally and he is an awesome person, great with kids including my own. I just don’t get someone who is defending him on the net but can’t do it in person, literally makes me ill to think of someone so selfish to leave such a good person like Dennis swinging in the wind without the support a true love would offer him. Seriously if you want to help him, just back off and let him start over, delete your posts and quit playing the abandoned child when you did the abandoning. Grow up and act like a woman.
As for the alleged victim, I too have suffered abuse as a child and have grown very wary of most people because of such, I am very critical of peoples intentions from the get go, and also very protective of my children. I can honestly say I would be the last person in the world to “blind” myself to a possible pedophile, in this case Dennis is a victim as well, I know he did not do the things described in the police report. I am sorry for whatever is keeping your niece up at night screaming, but in this case the finger is being pointed at someone who could never commit such a crime.
If he had actually comitted this crime he would be behind bars already, there is no evidence because there isn’t any evidence to find. It amazes me that everytime a child in this day and age points a finger everyone automatically assumes the child is telling the truth, when now - a - days it is common practice for children to be taught directly or indirectly how to point fingers at anyone for anything and know they can get away with it. How many times have you heard of kids not getting their way and pointing a finger at someone, that kid gets off as a victim, while the adult has their whole life ruined because of one word, then the parents get involved and make sure that kid keeps the lie up. At that point the kid has caused so much harm they can’t change their story because they know they will be in trouble. Then the adult is left to start all over with the brand of being a child molester.
Dennis didn’t do it, I know this for a fact, whoever has hurt this girl needs to pay, but leave this innocent man alone.
June 8th, 2008 at 1:44 pm
I’m sorry your family is going through this… but he could not have done this. he did not. I’m so sorry for your pain, because I feel it as well… but he could not have done this.
May 30th, 2008 at 9:51 am
I’m so very very sorry for you and your family. I have been crying the last 30 minutes thinking of how to respond to that. I’m so sorry for the pain your family has been put through. please email me sofia_107@hotmail.com I’m truly sorry for all that this little innocent child has been put through. I don’t have many people I can talk to about the damage this has created or the hurt. I too cannot sleep through the night. I can only imagine what your family has gone through. I’m so sorry.
May 22nd, 2008 at 2:49 pm
I am the maternal aunt of the 10-year old victim. In reading everyone’s comments, I am affected by “Sofia’s response” posted May 8, 2008. I will let you know that you are blinding yourself to the truth. An appropriate investigation is being dealt with by the Riverside Police Department. It has been discovered that one of the teacher’s at the school has stated that prior to this incident, she had communicated to the principal of the accussed’s misconduct with others. Nothing was done. Who is accountable? As far as I am concerned, it is Dennis Lucas and the school district. “Sofia” you hurt because your family is broken. Can you really account for his actions? He is a manipulator who has hidden his true character/identity. The court date is coming soon, there, you will hear my sister speak about the affects of his molestation. The crying in the middle of the night, and the fear and panic that everyone is out to hurt you. Luckily, we are a loving, conservative family and along with counseling, we hope that this does not scar this 10-year old VICTIM. Hopefully, the school district will take into account that a better background check must implemented. It is outrageous that multiple accounts had been occuring, and they were overlooked. This could have been prevented.
May 6th, 2008 at 8:38 pm
I’m probably the person that knows dennis the best in this entire world. this whole situation has completely distroyed our life. I trusted Dennis 100% with my own daughter. always. he has been in our lives for the last 6 years. and YES he is no angel. he has done tons of crappy things in our life together. but regarless. this, he has not done. I believe in my heart that he would not be capable of something so aweful. this has completely distroyed the life we once knew. we both lost our family, our home, our jobs, our selves, and our relationship from this. no one can imagine the stress and presure and the something like this can bring. I KNOW HIM. I have seen him with my own eyes with those children. I know him best. he did not do this. may someone prove me wrong, but in my heart I know he did not do this. although we are no longer together, that does not reflect at all on my opinion of this case. yes, it is only an opinion, but you have no idea the hurt, the pain, the suffering these alligations has brought to our lives. the pain. I feel very sorry for this little girl and her family. but the truth will come out. I hope that the parents of this child see this as a call for help. if dennis is guilty (which I don’t truly believe) it will be known. but what will happen when he is proven innocent? the damage has been done. I will never be the same person from this… ever. nor will my child. we lost our family, anda huge part of who we are. I wish dennis the best. I pray for this whole ordeal to be over soon for him. and for his boys. they have all suffered long enough. those of you who have judged, think twice and look at your own life. some of you can’t even keep custody of your own children. those of you that kept it mutual, thank you. this has been enough ain and hurt. and not for you to judge. I will never be the same from this, no matter how much I hide it or mask it. I pray for dennis because he has been forced to live a life of ridicule and judgment. I may have my days where I hate him. but no one is perfect and my reasons for hate are not because of his guilt. its because he can be an ass at times. I still believe in my heart that this will be resolved, but after what cost….
February 20th, 2008 at 8:27 pm
To “me on December 10th at 9:08 am” if you would read before you comment you may see that you are wrong in the quoting of “in the spirit of Christmas” if you would read I said to KEEP ALL INVOLVED IN OUR THOUGHTS!!!! not forgive Dennis. NO I HAVE NOT FORGOT THE VICTIM, I have been the victim of molestation and rape so I do understand what the victim must be going through. But also working in this area I know that are cases that innocent people are convicted…so I just hope that we can all keep and open mind and keep them in our thoughts!!!!!!!!
December 10th, 2007 at 11:24 pm
Blinded??? I see that Jane Doe is Blinded by not waiting for the truth to come out and already assumes “Her Truth”.
We all hope for the best for both families and They both need support in every which way they can.
December 10th, 2007 at 9:08 am
WOW! I think “jane on December 7th, 2007 at 5:21 pm” is very close to this situation and is franticly trying to cover. I also know Dennis and his family, including his fiance and her daughter. Dennis has never been and never will be an angel. It pains me to say, I have a hard time NOT believing he did something inappropriate to that girl. And the fact that 5 other girls are now also accusing him, doesn’t make it any better. I wish I was as sure as these other people that he didnt do it, but I have a nagging feeling that hes gonna go to prison for a long time. And whats up with this, “in the spirit of Christmas lets forgive him” crap? What about the little girl who also was looking forward to Christmas before all this happened to her? Theres a pity party for Dennis but you are forgetting his victim. That 10 year old girl has to live with this memory for the rest of her life! Wheres her sympathy?
December 7th, 2007 at 10:40 pm
I do believe that we are reasonable people that need to stop speculating and let the professionals handle their investigation. For most of us we can only imagine what it is like for all involved and in the case of innocence or guilt we need to have empathy. We never know when something like this or much worse can touch our lives so instead of feeding the rumor mill we should take our loved ones and appreciate what we all have. In the spirit of Christmas we should should keep all involved in our thoughts and pray that the truth comes out.
December 7th, 2007 at 7:39 pm
Judged by the anger of the above comment, this person is clearly blinded by the fact that “He is a good person” how many times have we seen these guys/gals that are “good people” commit criminal acts. I also pray for both families and again, as I’ve said before, I’m still keeping an open mind, even as I sip my latte and stroll through the mall.