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Dana Crouse Sentenced to 235 Years to Life in Shasta County Child Sexual Abuse Case
Dana Crouse has been sentenced to 235 years to life in prison following a Shasta County jury’s verdict finding Crouse guilty of 15 counts involving the sexual abuse of a child.
SHASTA COUNTY, Calif.
Dana Crouse has been sentenced to 235 years to life in prison following a Shasta County jury’s verdict finding Crouse guilty of 15 counts involving the sexual abuse of a child.
The sentence was handed down Monday, November 9th, according to a November 13th release from the Shasta County District Attorney’s Office. Jurors reached their verdict on May 28th, 2026.
The convictions include one count of sexual intercourse with a child 10 years old or younger, two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child involving oral copulation, and 12 counts of oral copulation with a child 10 years old or younger.
Senior Deputy District Attorney Deanne Elliot prosecuted the case. Sergeant Catanio and Detective Mendoza of the Anderson Police Department investigated it, according to the DA’s office.
The office also recognized the victim and the victim’s family for their trust and patience throughout the process. Victim Advocate Hilary Pursell is supporting the victim.