It was heartbreaking to read about possible child sex crimes by a teacher at Cate .
Though Da’Jon Tyrik James has now been arrested, I’m glad the newspaper included contact information for the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office. Everyone who might have seen, suspected, or suffered crimes by James — or anyone — should call law enforcement immediately. Often a seemingly small or insignificant fact or suspicion turns out to be critical in convicting a predator.
But a high burden of proof, overworked and under-funded police and prosecutors, and other factors sometimes present overwhelming barriers that thwart a criminal case.