Cecilia Pulido Arrested for Alleged Sexual Abuse of Juvenile Inmate

Cecilia Pulido, a 42-year-old former probation officer in Riverside County, was arrested on January 24, 2025, on suspicion of sexually abusing a juvenile inmate. The investigation began after the Riverside County Probation Department reported an alleged inappropriate relationship to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office. Pulido, who was hired in December 2023 and resigned before the allegations surfaced, faces charges that include annoying and molesting a child and sexual contact with a prisoner. The Sheriff's Special Victims Unit is conducting an ongoing investigation and seeks further information from the public. This case highlights ongoing concerns about sexual abuse in juvenile detention facilities and the need for improved safeguards to protect young inmates. Authorities have noted that such misconduct remains alarmingly prevalent in correctional settings.