CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA (MPG) - The Citrus Heights Police Department’s Investigative Services Division is actively investigating a series of child molestation cases involving multiple victims.  The department is requesting help from the public with this investigation. 

On 09/08/19, detectives launched an investigation into a child molestation.  The investigation resulted in the identification of a 43 year old resident of Citrus Heights, Jason Earl Hook, as the suspect.  The investigation also revealed several other victims.  Some of the incidents occurred as far back as 2008, and all identified cases occurred while Hook lived in Citrus Heights.

All of Hook’s victims were known to him, would visit him at his residence, and some were friends of family members.  Hook’s victims have been identified as both males and females between the ages of 8 and 17 years old.

On 9/27/19, Citrus Heights Police Detectives arrested Hook for 25 counts of child molest and he is currently in custody at the Sacramento County Jail awaiting trial.  Hook has been charged with:

Four counts of 288 (C)(1) - Lewd act on a child victim 14 or 15 years of age and defendant is 10 years older than the victim;

Six counts of 288 (A) -Lewd or lascivious acts with a child under 14 years old;

Seven counts of 288.7 (B) - Oral sex act with a child 10 years old or younger;

Eight counts of 288 (B)(1) - Lewd act on a child under 14 using force

Although several of Hook’s victims have been identified, it is suspected others are still unknown.  While residing in Citrus Heights, Hook lived on Birdcage Street.  Hook also taught light saber classes for both Sunrise Community Church and San Juan High School’s after school club.  

He is described as a white male, 5’9”, 275lbs, 43 years old, has brown hair and brown eyes.

Citrus Heights Police Detectives are seeking any information regarding Hook or any additional victims.  Any person with information regarding Hook, or any victim that has yet to come forward is encouraged to contact the Citrus Heights Police Department, Investigative Services Division at (916) 727-5500 or contact our dedicated crime tip line at (916) 727-5524.