LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Authorities have arrested a Kelseyville man for the sexual abuse of children over the course of several years, with investigators reporting that they believe there are still more victims that have not come forward.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said its deputies arrested Kyle Joseph Beck, 34, on Dec. 29.

The agency said its Major Crimes Unit is actively investigating reports of sexual abuse involving juveniles. 

That led to the service of a search warrant and, ultimately, Beck’s arrest last week.

On Dec. 31, the Lake County District Attorney’s Office filed a felony forcible rape case against Beck, who appeared in Lake County Superior Court the same day for arraignment.

Court filings show that the felony charges against Beck stretch back to sexual abuse that is alleged to occurred beginning 10 years ago.

Beck is so far facing four felony counts: recurring sexual conduct with a victim under age 14, dated to Jan. 1, 2016; lewd and lascivious conduct on a victim under age 14 from June 1, 2021; and two counts of oral copulation on a victim under 10 years old, both from Jan. 1, 2023.

Beck is being held in the Lake County Jail on $1.2 million bail.

He’s scheduled to return to Lake County Superior Court on Tuesday morning, at which time a bail review hearing is planned, along with the appearance of his public defender and plea entry, according to court records.

Meanwhile, the sheriff’s office said the case remains under active investigation.

“As the investigation continues, detectives believe there may be additional victims,” the sheriff’s office said in a Monday report.

The sheriff’s office statement continued, “The Major Crimes Unit understands how difficult it can be to come forward and wants victims and families to know that support resources are available, and information can be shared confidentially.”

Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit at 707-262-4088 or Sgt. Jeff Mora at 707-262-4224.

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