Repeat Sex Offender Convicted of 12 Counts of Child Molestation

Today in Department 5 of the Tulare County Superior Court, Visalia Division, Judge Juliet Boccone presiding, a Tulare County jury found Steven Wing, age 66, of Visalia, guilty of four counts of sexual penetration of a child ten years old or younger and eight counts of lewd act upon a child under the age of fourteen. The jury also found true the special allegation of substantial sexual conduct and that Wing was a habitual sexual offender. The jury also found true that Wing has a prior conviction for lewd act upon a child under the age of fourteen from November 1985. Each count is a felony and all are considered strike offenses.

The crimes occurred between February 1, 2015, and July 21, 2017, against a female victim who was between the ages of four and six years old at the time of the sexual assaults. All twelve crimes occurred in various areas within Tulare County. Sentencing is set for September 13, 2019, in Superior Court where Wing faces 380 years-to-life in state prison. Wing will also be required to continue to register as a sex offender for the remainder of his life.

The case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Chelsea Wayt of the Crimes against Children Division and was investigated by Agent Mona Whaley of the Visalia Police Department.

Media inquiries can be directed to the Office of the District Attorney, County of Tulare Assistant District Attorney Robert Dempsie (559) 636-5494