Female Officer Accused of Sex with Boy

(Laguna Niguel, California) A 34-year-old correctional officer at a juvenile camp, Beccy Hasselbarth, has been accused of having sex with a 17-year-old male inmate. She faces charges of felony unlawful sexual intercourse and oral copulation and misdemeanor child annoyance. Additionally, she has been charged with being an accessory after the fact in the boy's escape from the Los Pinos Youth Facility.

The alleged offenses occurred between February and October of 2005. Hasselbarth is in custody with bail set at $400,000. Her arraignment is scheduled for September 29.

Tip: Don Morgenstern


[Update 01/29/08]

Hasselbarth sentenced to jail.