Detectives Seek Additional Victims of Sexual Assault NR26022ma

February 6, 2026 

Detectives Seek Additional Victims of Sexual Assault

Topanga: The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), Juvenile Division, Abused Child Section, is asking for the public’s help in identifying additional victims after the arrest of Christopher James Ramstead in connection with child molestation allegations.

On Friday, February 6, 2026, LAPD detectives re-arrested Christopher James Ramstead, 47, a resident of Thousand Oaks, on charges related to an ongoing criminal investigation that started in Ventura County. Ramstead was re-arrested on a Felony Warrant issued for violating California Penal Code section 288(a) — Lewd Acts with a Minor Under 14 Years of Age (Booking No. 7177549).

Ramstead was previously arrested on February 4, 2026, for crimes against children that were believed to have occurred in Los Angeles County and was later released on bail.

Investigators suspect there may be additional, unidentified victims. A photograph of Ramstead is being released to help identify and reach anyone who may have been victimized by him.

These cases were sent to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. After reviewing the evidence, the District Attorney’s Office has filed nine counts of Penal Code section 288(a) — Lewd Acts with a Minor Under 14 Years of Age — against Ramstead. Bail has now been set at No Bail, and as of February 6, 2026, Ramstead was still in custody.

Detectives are asking anyone who may be a victim or has additional information regarding Christopher Ramstead to contact Juvenile Division detectives at (818) 374-5415. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Tipsters may also visit www.lapdonline.org and click on “Anonymous Web Tips” under the “Get Involved-Crime Stoppers” menu. Tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the LA Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.