A 49-year-old Cottonwood man is in custody for alleged sex crimes against several juveniles as Tehama County authorities search for additional victims from as far away as Marysville.
The Tehama County Sheriff’s Office alleges that suspect Scott McLaughlin, a motocross enthusiast and motorcycle mechanic, abused minors at his home, then threatened to kill them if they reported it.
Authorities said McLaughlin allegedly befriended juveniles involved in dirt bike racing and invited them for overnight stays and target shooting.
The Sheriff’s Office said "numerous" firearms were seized from McLaughlin’s home. Bail was set at five million dollars. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Tehama County Sheriff’s Office.