Woman Who Blew Whistle On Principal Fears For Her Safety

FOLSOM (CBS13) -- A woman who claims she saw the principal of a local elementary school molesting a little girl is scared to come forward.

The woman who came forward claims the department of social services swore she'd remain anonymous, but the agency's complaint, which was handed out to students' parents, identifies her as a witness. Now that her identity is out, she's afraid of what Principal Bob Adams might do.

Those who know Bob Adams are shocked as they continue to learn more about the sexual allegations.

Adams' neighbor, Jill Chrichton, was asked if she thought the allegations could be true.

"The furthest thing from my mind; very nice man," said Chrichton.

According to the state's department of social services complaint, Adams touched child number one last fall as she lie on her stomach. He also touched a young boy, child number two, earlier this year. And between 1997 and 2000 the complaint lists multiple accounts of young girls and boys who Adams allegedly molested. It also says that Adams made young girls lie with him under his computer desk.

Department of Social Services spokesman Michael Weston says they received the complaint at the end of May.

One woman who filed several complaints with social services told CBS13 over the phone that she called the agency after allegedly walking in on Adams touching a girl under her swimsuit. She's named in that complaint even though she says the agency promised she'd stay anonymous.

"It was determined that information was necessary to move forward with the temporary suspension," said Weston.

Weston says they did what was necessary to suspend Creative Frontier's daycare license for the safety of the kids.

"We still think that there may be potential victims out there," said Citrus Heights Police Department spokesman Ofc. Joe Kempt.

Adams' daughter tells they're determined to re-open the school, even if their father's reputation is ruined.

"My heart goes out to the family because they've ruined his life and his career," said Chrichton.

Adams has about 15 days to appeal the department of social services' decision to suspend the daycare's license. The city of Citrus Heights has suspended the school's business license, which is why the school is still closed.