UC Berkeley Camp Counselor Arrested After Allegedly Sexually Assaulting 11-Year-Old Camper in Dorm
Another disturbing case involving a trusted adult accused of preying on a child has emerged in California.
A 27-year-old camp counselor and graduate of University of California, Berkeley has been arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting an 11-year-old camper staying overnight in a campus residence hall.
Quaylin Wesley, a Vallejo man who has worked with youth organizations and schools in the Bay Area, was taken into custody Saturday following an investigation by the University of California Police Department.
Authorities say the victim was an 11-year-old camper participating in a summer program that was not operated by the university.
Investigators allege Wesley fondled the child while she pretended to be asleep during an overnight stay in a campus dormitory.
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The suspect fled the room when one of the girl’s roommates rolled over in bed, but allegedly returned multiple times and attempted to assault her again.
The child eventually tried to wake her roommates, ran into a bathroom and alerted another camp counselor, according to the report.
UC Berkeley declined to identify the camp or its location, citing the victim’s age and the ongoing investigation.
University police first received a report around 1:15 a.m. of an attempted sexual assault inside a residence hall, according to a WarnMe emergency notification. The incident was formally reported to officers at about 2 a.m.