Sexual Abuse Arrest

For Immediate Release

Sergeant Tasha Thompson

On May 18, 2017, El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office received a report of child molestation which had occurred between 1999 and 2004. The victim reported that her gymnastics instructor, 54 year old Keith Willette of Cameron Park, had sexually abused her for multiple years. On May 25, 2017, Willette was arrested and booked into the El Dorado County Jail.

Based on the current investigation, it is known that Willette was a gymnastics instructor in El Dorado and Sacramento Counties, as well in Ohio, Minnesota, and Washington. Willette is also a professional photographer. Due to the circumstances surrounding this case, we feel that it is possible there may be more victims. If you have any information, please contact Detective Anthony Prencipe at (530) 642-4709.

Booking photo of Keith Willette