Alleged child abuse incidents date to Kilgore’s time at Sonoma Boys & Girls Clubs
Since arresting Paul Dwayne Kilgore on child molestation charges Sunday, the Healdsburg Police Department has received credible information from over a dozen other victims alleging incidents of abuse dating back to the early 80s – a period spanning Kilgore’s employment with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley.
Kilgore, 68, of Sonoma, was charged with lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14, and continued sexual abuse of a child. He remains in jail on $1 million bail pending arraignment on October 4.
In September of 2013, Dwayne Kilgore resigned as the athletic director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley. Starting as a volunteer, he worked there 11 years.
“His time with kids was extensive,” said Sgt. Craig Smith.
Kilgore, 68, came under suspicion last month when police received a report of his alleged inappropriate behavior with two boys in the shower area of the Parkpoint Health Club in Healdsburg.
Kilgore had brought the alleged victims, both from Sonoma Valley, to the club multiple times, according to Sgt. Smith. “He took these kids far afield.”
The initial investigation established that Kilgore took pre-teen and teenage boys on recreational outings and overnight trips as “some kind of mentor,” Sgt. Luis Rodriguez reported.
It was alleged that during some of these trips that some of the lewd acts occurred. Thursday, Smith confirmed that many of alleged incidences occurred during Kilgore’s tenure at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley.
“We are shocked and deeply concerned by the developments,” stated Robert C. Hughes, BGCSV president, in a letter to the community. “We are fully cooperating with the authorities as they conduct a thorough investigation of this serious matter, and will continue to do so.”
Hughes said that as with any potential employee or volunteer, Kilgore was subject to multiple background checks. “Our organization does not tolerate any inappropriate or illegal activity on the part of any Club staff, volunteer, or youth member.”
Sgt. Smith said the Healdsburg element of the case is nearly complete. As more and more alleged victims come forward with information about Kilgore’s activities, the Sonoma Police Department will lead the growing investigation.
“Don’t be afraid to report it,” said Sgt. Smith, who urged the Sonoma Valley community to “rally around, and provide resources to support young victims.”
Police: More alleged victims coming forward in Sonoma man’s molestation case
(Posted Wednesday, September 21)
To possibly identify additional victims, Healdsburg police today released a photo of Paul Dwayne Kilgore, the Sonoma man arrested Sunday on felony child molestation charges. His bail is $1 million.
Kigore, 68, came under suspicion last month when police received a report of his alleged inappropriate behavior with two boys in the shower area of the Parkpoint Health Club in Healdsburg.
In September of 2013, Dwayne Kilgore resigned as the athletic director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley. Starting as a volunteer, he worked there 11 years. Read the Clubs’ community message.
After the arrest, the Healdsburg Police Department received “numerous phone calls from persons alleging to be victims of Kilgore and persons having information relating to the acts of abuse,” according to a statement by Sgt. John Haviland. The calls included information about alleged crimes elsewhere in Sonoma County.
The initial investigation established that Kilgore took pre-teen and teenage boys on recreational outings and overnight trips as “some kind of mentor,” Sgt. Luis Rodriguez reported. It was alleged that during some of these trips that some of the lewd acts occurred, he said. The timing of the trips was not disclosed.
The formal charges against Kilgore are lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14, and continued sexual abuse of a child. His arraignment is October 4.
Officials asked anyone with related information to contact Healdsburg police Officer Craig Smith at 707.431.3377.
