Huntington Beach man arrested on suspicion of sexual assault of minor - Los Angeles Times
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Huntington Beach man arrested on suspicion of sexual assault of minor

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A Huntington Beach man was arrested on suspicion of the sexual assault of a minor on Tuesday.

Police said officers received an initial report on Roy “Beau” Barnhart, 43, indicating that Barnhart sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl earlier in the day Tuesday. Officers said that investigators established probable cause and arrested Barnhart at 8:50 a.m. at his residence in Huntington Beach on Thursday.

Lt. Brian Smith said that bail was set at $100,000. Barnhart has since posted bail and is no longer in custody.

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Inquiries to the Huntington Beach Police Department were not immediately answered.

Those with information about the incident or information about other possible victims are encouraged to reach out to Det. Marc Eskes at (714) 536-5967.

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