Port Hueneme Man Sentenced To 325 Years-To-Life In Prison For Extensive Sexual Abuse Of 3 Girls

Tuesday September 10, 2024

     Update--A Ventura County judge Tuesday sentenced a Port Hueneme man to 325-years-to-life in prison for the extensive sexual abuse of three little girls.

     A jury had earlier found 44-year-old Jesus Andrew Sapien guilty of more than a dozen felony counts of lewd acts upon a child.

     The jury also found true 65 special allegations including that the victims were under the age of 14, they were vulnerable, and that he took advantage of a position of trust.

     In May of 2020, the mother of a six-year-old victim reported the molestation to Port Hueneme police.

     Two additional victims came forward with the same allegations.

     Sapien had gained access to the victims through a familial relationship.

     In addition to the 325 years in prison, Sapien must also register as a sex offender and pay restitution.

     At the sentencing hearing Tuesday, victim impact statements were given.