South OC Bible Study Leader Sexually Abused 12-Year-Old Boy, Police Say

LAGUNA HILLS, CA — A Bible study group leader has been accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy, Orange County sheriff's investigators said Thursday.

Cameron Taylor Heath, 39, was booked on Dec. 4 on suspicion of lewd and lascivious acts with a minor younger than 14, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department.

Heath bailed out on Dec. 7, according to court records.

Laguna Hills sheriff's investigators responded to a call for service in October that led them to later find evidence that several years earlier the accuser was sexually abused by Heath, who was the family's bible study group leader.

Heath was also a member of Generations Church in Placentia and owned and operated from 2010-12 the "Action Kids" youth fitness center in Placentia, deputies said. He also led a bible study group known as "The Branch" and was the founder and president of "Deed and Truth Ministries," a nonprofit organization in San Diego, deputies said.

Anyone who has relevant information for investigators was asked to call 714-647-7419 or 714-647-7000. Orange County Crime Stoppers will accept anonymous tips at 855-TIP-OCCS.