Citrus Heights Police Investigating Principal Suspected of Child Molestation
CITRUS HEIGHTS - The Sacramento Bee reported this morning that Citrus Heights Police are investigating allegations that Robert B. Adams, principal at a private school in Citrus Heights, has molested 10 children - possibly more - since 1997. Adams, 60, has not been charged. However, claims by parents and former students, and at least one employee prompted authorities to shut down the Creative Frontiers School and begin an investigation.
The Bee interviewed Imra Mertens, a receptionist at the school, who claims she witnessed Adams abusing a young girl last summer. Mertens claims she reported the incident she witnessed to school administrator Cythia Higgins the next day in detail, and assumed Higgins would report to authorities, as state law requires.
Mertens heard of another instance of molestation in May, when she decided to contact authorities herself. The Social Services agency received the complaint May 31 and notified Citrus Heights Police the same day. The Department of Social Services filed a complaint against Adams, and Higgins, for failing to report the allegations of abuse.
The Bee article states that in addition to abuse allegations, many questions have been raised about aspects of Adams' background. In a bankruptcy filing in 1998, Adams stated he received a California teaching credential from California State University, Northridge, and attended UCLA and obtained a California administrative credential in early childhood education. Northridge officials stated Adams did not receive a credential from the school and UCLA officials told the Bee they have no record of Adams' attendance.
Adams' resume also stated he obtained a Masters Degree in 199 at Pacific Oaks Teachers College. Officials at Pacific Oaks stated Adams attended the school for one semester but did not receive a master's degree.
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