A man was arrested earlier this week on suspicion of sexually assaulting two girls under 14 while working as a private soccer coach in Westlake Village. Authorities on Thursday urged other possible victims to contact detectives.
Ernandes Dasilva, 65, was taken into custody Tuesday morning and later released that night after posting bond, sheriff’s booking records show.
“The incidents occurred between 2011 and 2022 when Mr. Dasilva gave private soccer lessons in the city of Westlake Village,” a sheriff’s department statement said.
“Based on the nature of the allegations and Mr. Dasilva’s access to children, detectives believe there may be additional unidentified victims,” statement said. “Detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying any such victims.”
Authorities asked anyone with information on the case call the sheriff’s Special Victims Bureau at 877-710-5273 or email them at [email protected]. Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS or go to lacrimestoppers.org.
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