Pixley Man Found Guilty of Child Molestation
On April 29, 2025, in Department 10 of the Tulare County Superior Court, Visalia Division, TCDA prosecutors secured a conviction against Justin Mills, age 36, for child molestation.
Mills was found guilty on 6 felony counts of lewd act upon a child under the age of 14. The jury also found true that some of the acts constituted substantial sexual conduct. The crimes were committed against a female minor between 2010 and 2011.
Sentencing is set for June 9, 2025, in Tulare County Superior Court where Mills, in accordance with California sentencing laws, faces up to 16 years in state prison. Mills will be required to register a sex offender as a result of the convictions.
The case was prosecuted by Supervising Deputy District Attorney Katrina Brownson and investigated by Tulare County Sheriff’s Department.
Media inquiries can be directed to the Office of the District Attorney, County of Tulare Chief Deputy District Attorney Jessica Weatherly (559) 636-5494