YMCA Sex Abuse
CATHEDRAL CITY-- New information is out tonight, about the victims who police say were sexually abused by a part-time employee at the Family YMCA of the Desert. Executive Director Rob Ballew is speaking out about the alleged child molester, and how this tragic news has affected the community. 35-year-old Christopher Thomas of Indio was arrested Thursday on child molestation charges. Ballew says the five victims were all girls, ages six and up. Police say, there could be more victims. Ballew says parents need to talk to their children about the difference between "good touching" and "bad touching". Thomas is being held at at the Riverside County Jail. He's expected to appear in court as soon as Monday. Police are urging victims or anyone with information about the abuse, to call Cathedral City Police.





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