Simi man sentenced to one year in jail for theft and sexual misconduct
Jeremy ChildsA 31-year-old was sentenced to a year in county jail after pleading guilty to grand theft and sexual misconduct charges involving a minor, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office said Friday.
Daniel Livingstone, 31, of Simi Valley, pleaded guilty to one count of grand theft, one count of sexual misconduct with a minor and one count of furnishing a controlled substance for a minor. In addition to 365 days in county jail, he was placed on five years of formal probation and ordered to pay full restitution for the theft. He also must register as a sex offender, authorities said.
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Livingstone, who also went by the name Dakota, stole more than $20,000 from an unsuspecting female victim he had befriended and manipulated into buying expensive items for him, according to prosecutors.
In the sexual misconduct case, authorities said Livingstone posed as a male juvenile online and groomed another male juvenile into performing sexual acts. He also provided the juvenile with Xanax, authorities said.
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The investigation into Livingstone’s actions is ongoing and investigators are seeking help identifying possible additional victims. Livingstone is said to use an English accent while contacting single men and women to manipulate them romantically into buying him expensive items. He claims the gifts are needed to help a career in social media, broadcasting, reality television or fashion.
If you know someone who may have been a victim of Livingstone, contact District Attorney Investigator Adam Delgado at 805-477-1658.
Jeremy Childs is a breaking news and public safety reporter covering the night shift for the Ventura County Star. He can be reached by calling 805-437-0208 or emailing jeremy.childs@vcstar.com.