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Pasadena fire captain sexually abused children for more than two decades, prosecutors allege
- Ramstead faces nine felony counts of lewd acts with a child, with alleged abuse spanning more than two decades.
- The suspect is 47 years old and is held without bail as the case moves forward in L.A. County.
- Prosecutors say the alleged abuse occurred from 2003 to 2025, some while Ramstead was off duty.
- Ramstead was promoted to captain in 2016 after years with the Pasadena Fire Department.
- Authorities urge potential additional victims or witnesses to come forward to aid the case.
- Ramstead is on administrative leave as investigators continue the probe.
- Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman condemned the alleged conduct and stressed accountability.
- The court schedule includes a bail review hearing set for Friday following the arrest.
- The case remains under investigation with investigators seeking more information from potential witnesses.
- The Pasadena Fire Department stated the alleged incidents occurred while Ramstead was off duty.
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