STAR, Idaho — Ada County SWAT and sheriff's office deputies are looking for more victims following the arrest of a local man for assault and lewd acts with a minor.
34-year-old Ryan Patania, who had active warrants for Sexual Battery Committed by Lewd or Lascivious Acts on a Minor Child 16 to 17 Years of Age (x2) ,Injury to Child, Aggravated Assault and Use of a Deadly Weapon in Commission of a Felony, was arrested on Monday morning.
Deputies located Patania in Star near the 200 block of N. Highbrook Way on Dec. 30 and took him into custody.
The Ada County Sheriff's Office says Patania made statements that he may have had inappropriate contact with other local children. Investigators say Patania has been closely involved with several churches in the area, including volunteering and working with children at churches. Investigators say he has also worked closely with children in foster care.
If anyone has additional information about Patania, contact Star Police at 208-377-6790.
He is being held in the Ada County Jail on a $1 million bail.
