La Mesa Resident Accused of Molesting Teen

Larry Darnell of La Mesa was arrested this week on suspicion of three counts of child molestation, according to arrest logs from the La Mesa Police Department. Police Lt. Dan Willis said Darnell is accused of molesting a girl who was 13 years old at the time.

Willis said the case was initially reported to the police on March 31, though the incidents allegedly took place more than two years ago. The alleged incidents were reported by a family member who lives in Northern California.

Darnell was arrested on July 6.