GOLETA, CALIFORNIA — Additional survivors have come forward in the ongoing investigation of a certified nursing assistant accused of sexually assaulting dependent adults at a care facility in Goleta, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office.
Kayode Agbolade Ogunba, 61, faces multiple felony charges following his January 20 arrest in the Los Angeles area on a Santa Barbara County warrant. Authorities allege the Los Angeles-based CNA sexually assaulted two dependent adults while working at a care facility on South Patterson Road in Goleta. He has entered a not guilty plea and remains held at the Santa Barbara County Main Jail on $100,000 bail.
Since the Sheriff's Office publicly released information about the case in January, detectives have received multiple calls from survivors, according to spokesperson Raquel Zick in a February 5 update. Investigators have also identified additional locations where Ogunba previously worked, expanding the scope of the investigation beyond California.
Multi-State Employment History Raises Concerns
According to the Sheriff's Office, detectives have determined Ogunba worked as a certified nursing assistant in Pawnee County, Kansas, and in Glendora, California, in addition to employment in the Los Angeles area. Investigators have also identified reported work history in Washington and Texas.
Authorities continue tracing Ogunba's employment history across multiple states as part of their effort to identify additional potential victims. The investigation began November 3, 2025, when administrators at the Goleta care facility reported that two patients had allegedly been sexually assaulted by the nursing assistant.
Court records indicate Ogunba faces felony charges including sexual penetration, lewd or lascivious acts by a caretaker against a dependent adult involving force, and elder abuse. He also faces a misdemeanor charge of sexual battery of a dependent adult.
Sheriff's detectives have released Ogunba's booking photo and continue asking anyone who believes they may have been victimized to contact investigators. According to authorities, the suspect may have used the name "Kay" in professional or personal settings.
Vulnerable Population at Risk
Federal regulations require that nursing assistants undergo criminal background checks and maintain certification through state registries. CNAs provide direct patient care including assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, and other activities of daily living, placing them in positions of trust with vulnerable populations.
The Sheriff's Office acknowledged that reporting sexual abuse can be extremely difficult, particularly for dependent or vulnerable adults, and stated that each report is being handled "with care, sensitivity, and respect," according to spokesperson Zick.
Sexual abuse in long-term care facilities represents a serious but underreported problem. Dependent adults — including those with cognitive impairments, physical disabilities, or advanced age — face particular vulnerability to abuse due to communication barriers, fear of retaliation, or concerns about losing their living arrangements.
California law requires mandatory reporting of suspected abuse or neglect of dependent adults by care providers, facility staff, and certain other professionals. Failure to report can result in criminal penalties.
Investigation Continues
Detectives continue working to identify additional potential victims and are asking anyone with information about the case to come forward. The investigation spans multiple years and states as authorities work to develop a complete picture of Ogunba's employment history in healthcare settings.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective F. Arnoldi at (805) 681-4150. Anonymous tips can be submitted online at sbsheriff.org or by calling (805) 681-4171.
Victim advocates are available through the Santa Barbara County Victim-Witness Assistance Program at (805) 568-2400 or toll-free at (855) 840-3232. Confidential support is also available through Standing Together to End Sexual Assault (STESA) via its 24-hour hotline at (805) 564-3696.
Resources for Families
Families concerned about care quality or potential abuse in long-term care facilities can contact the California Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024. The ombudsman program provides free, confidential advocacy for residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care settings.
To report suspected abuse or neglect in a California care facility, contact Adult Protective Services at 1-833-401-0832 or file a complaint with the California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division.
The National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center can be reached at 1-800-677-1116 for assistance locating local resources and support services.
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