Nipomo man arrested for multiple counts of lewd acts with a child under the age of 14

By Atascadero News · Fri Dec 19 2025

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — On Monday, Dec. 15, the Sheriff's Office received a report of a child sexual abuse allegation. Detectives with the Sheriff'sOffice Special Victim's Unit began an immediate investigation.

According to the Sheriff's Office, two victims were identified during the investigation. Both victims are female under the age of 14. The sexual abuse began several years ago.

A suspect was identified as 67-year-old Victor Manuel VillaMedina of Nipomo. It was determined VillaMedina committed various sexual acts with both victims over the course of the past few years.

VillaMedina was arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 17, for multiple counts of lewd acts with a child under the age of 14, sexual penetration with force with a victim 10 years old or younger, sexual penetration with a victim 10 years old or younger, and aggravated sexual assault of a minor by force.

Anyone with additional information about this case or know of other potential victims should contact the Sheriff'sDetective Division at (805) 781-4500