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Chandler karate instructor pleads guilty to molestation
Nicole Praga, The Arizona Republic 1:31 p.m. MST August 21, 2015
Scott Alan Flood
(Photo: Maricopa County Sheriff's Office)
A Chandler karate instructor pleaded guilty to molestation, aggravated assault and voyeurism Friday in Maricopa County Superior Court.
In June 2012, Scott Alan Flood, 50, was arrested at this home after a 5-year-old girl told Chandler police that Flood touched her inappropriately during a karate class at Childtime Daycare and told her not to tell her parents, police records say.
Police said that the victim disclosed to them that Flood, known to her as "Karate Scott," had sexual contact with her more than one time at a commercial preschool in Chandler where Flood taught karate to boys and girls ages 3 to 6.
During the course of the investigation, Tempe police released a 2010 investigation that accused Flood of molesting a different 5-year-old girl. According to police records, sexual contact occurred once between Flood and the victim at a Tempe commercial preschool.
The two cases were deemed unrelated because the victims did not know each other.
Flood had originally pleaded not guilty to two counts of child molestation. He had taught karate classes at local preschools and day cares for at least 10 years.
The sentencing in the Chandler case is set for Sept. 21.
Chandler karate instructor pleads guilty to molestation
Nicole Praga, The Arizona Republic 1:31 p.m. MST August 21, 2015
Scott Alan Flood
(Photo: Maricopa County Sheriff's Office)
A Chandler karate instructor pleaded guilty to molestation, aggravated assault and voyeurism Friday in Maricopa County Superior Court.
In June 2012, Scott Alan Flood, 50, was arrested at this home after a 5-year-old girl told Chandler police that Flood touched her inappropriately during a karate class at Childtime Daycare and told her not to tell her parents, police records say.
Police said that the victim disclosed to them that Flood, known to her as "Karate Scott," had sexual contact with her more than one time at a commercial preschool in Chandler where Flood taught karate to boys and girls ages 3 to 6.
During the course of the investigation, Tempe police released a 2010 investigation that accused Flood of molesting a different 5-year-old girl. According to police records, sexual contact occurred once between Flood and the victim at a Tempe commercial preschool.
The two cases were deemed unrelated because the victims did not know each other.
Flood had originally pleaded not guilty to two counts of child molestation. He had taught karate classes at local preschools and day cares for at least 10 years.
The sentencing in the Chandler case is set for Sept. 21.
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Karate instructor accused of molesting students
Posted: Monday, June 18, 2012 5:15 PM EST Updated: Tuesday, June 19, 2012 5:55 PM EST
By Matt Longdon - email
By Elizabeth Erwin - bio | email
CHANDLER, AZ (CBS5) -
Chandler police have arrested a karate instructor on suspicion of child molestation.
Scott Flood, 47, is being held at the Maricopa County Jail on two counts of child molestation after receiving a tip on June 13.
Flood has been instructing karate to 3- to 6-year-olds in the East Valley for the past decade, police said.
A 5-year-old victim told police that Flood touched her inappropriately at school, police said.
She also told police Flood told her not to tell her parents, police said.
The other victim's allegations stem from a case in 2010 in Tempe. She told her parents Flood made her feel uncomfortable after he kissed her on the cheek, called her gorgeous and said he loved her as she sat in his lap and tickled her butt, police said.
Tempe police said those allegations didn't meet the statutory requirements for a sex crime, so they investigated them as an assault. Police said the city's prosecutor didn't think a conviction was likely, so the case was dropped.
Chandler detectives said Flood has been teaching karate ever since.
Police said the two girls do not know each other.
Flood denied all of the allegations.
He told police he tickled the first victim and if he touched her inappropriately, it was an accident, police said. He also said he pulled the second victim's pants up because they were falling down, police said.
Child Time, the school where the alleged molestation happened said they do background checks, but they didn't check Flood because he was independently contracted and had valid state clearance.
Detectives from the Chandler Police Department's Criminal Apprehension Unit arrested Flood on Friday at his home.
Police said they don't know of any other victims at this time.
Copyright 2012 CBS 5 (Meredith Corporation). All rights reserved.
Karate instructor accused of molesting students
Posted: Monday, June 18, 2012 5:15 PM EST Updated: Tuesday, June 19, 2012 5:55 PM EST
By Matt Longdon - email
By Elizabeth Erwin - bio | email
CHANDLER, AZ (CBS5) -
Chandler police have arrested a karate instructor on suspicion of child molestation.
Scott Flood, 47, is being held at the Maricopa County Jail on two counts of child molestation after receiving a tip on June 13.
Flood has been instructing karate to 3- to 6-year-olds in the East Valley for the past decade, police said.
A 5-year-old victim told police that Flood touched her inappropriately at school, police said.
She also told police Flood told her not to tell her parents, police said.
The other victim's allegations stem from a case in 2010 in Tempe. She told her parents Flood made her feel uncomfortable after he kissed her on the cheek, called her gorgeous and said he loved her as she sat in his lap and tickled her butt, police said.
Tempe police said those allegations didn't meet the statutory requirements for a sex crime, so they investigated them as an assault. Police said the city's prosecutor didn't think a conviction was likely, so the case was dropped.
Chandler detectives said Flood has been teaching karate ever since.
Police said the two girls do not know each other.
Flood denied all of the allegations.
He told police he tickled the first victim and if he touched her inappropriately, it was an accident, police said. He also said he pulled the second victim's pants up because they were falling down, police said.
Child Time, the school where the alleged molestation happened said they do background checks, but they didn't check Flood because he was independently contracted and had valid state clearance.
Detectives from the Chandler Police Department's Criminal Apprehension Unit arrested Flood on Friday at his home.
Police said they don't know of any other victims at this time.
Copyright 2012 CBS 5 (Meredith Corporation). All rights reserved.
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Karate instructor arrested for child molestation accused twice before
by Carina Sonn
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Posted on June 19, 2012 at 6:44 AM
Updated Tuesday, Jun 19 at 7:00 AM
CHANDLER, Ariz. -- A Valley karate instructor is accused of child molestation, and this isn't the first time he's been under investigation by police.
Scott Alan Flood, 47, of Chandler, is currently being held at the Maricopa County Jail on two counts of child molestation.
Last week police say a 5-year-old girl told them she was touched inappropriately by "Karate Scott," at the Childtime Learning Centers in Chandler.
Flood is contracted to teach karate in at least three East Valley schools, including Childtime.
The girl claims Flood touched her vagina over her clothes on multiple occasions and then told her not to tell her parents.
"I'd go crazy if it was my daughter," says Alicia Ferrell whose young child is enrolled at the school. "He knew what he was doing when he signed up and put an application in."
Police arrested Flood Friday. Childtime sent a letter home with parents Monday.
In 2010, Flood was investigated for a similar incident at Sunrise Preschool in Tempe. In that case, he allegedly told a different 5-year-old-girl that she was "gorgeous" and "a real cutie pie." According to police reports Flood kissed the girl on the cheek during a karate class and "tickled her butt crack." The girl told her mother, who called police.
The department says the incident didn't meet the statutory requirement for child molestation and there wasn't enough probable cause. They tried to pursue a charge of aggravated assault instead. The city attorney said the likelihood of a conviction was low so the investigation was dropped.
Because Flood wasn't arrested or formally charged, it wouldn't have been picked up on a background check.
Chandler police say they don't believe there are any more victims, but because he's been involved with as many as 10 different preschools and day-care centers, officials aren't ruling it out.
"He had an accusation in 2010, he has another accusation in 2012. Obviously the potential is there by we don't have evidence to suggest otherwise," Chandler Police Detective Seth Tyler said.
There was another accusation in 1999, when Phoenix police recommended Flood be charged with "furnishing obscene materials to minors." The Maricopa County Attorney's Office decided there wasn't enough probable cause.
Neighbors feel it's unfortunate that Flood, a married father of two boys, slipped through the cracks.
"You just never know. I mean people can look perfectly normal - it's shocking, it's awful... There's kids here, there's kids there, there's kids all over here," said Colleen Hayes, pointing to the houses nearby.
Hayes says the situation is especially bad because Flood allegedly targeted the very children he was supposed to help empower.
"My granddaughter, she takes Kung Fu and that is to protect yourself against 'Stranger Danger' ... against person-you-know danger," she said.
No bond has been set for Flood.
Childtime released the following statement about Flood's arrest:
"As child advocates, we are committed to our children and the families we serve. This situation is very upsetting, as we work hard to select vendors that provide children with the best possible experience.
"We will continue working closely with the local authorities to assist their investigation of this third-party vendor until the matter is fully resolved.
"We have strict policies and procedures when it comes to the welfare of our children, and we do not tolerate any deviation from these standards by our employees or vendors.
"Providing a safe and nurturing environment to the children in our care remains our top priority."
Lydia Cisaruk Director of Corporate Communications Childtime and Tutor Time Learning Care Group, Inc.
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Karate instructor arrested for child molestation accused twice before
by Carina Sonn
Bio | Email | Follow: @carinasonn
azfamily.com
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 6:44 AM
Updated Tuesday, Jun 19 at 7:00 AM
CHANDLER, Ariz. -- A Valley karate instructor is accused of child molestation, and this isn't the first time he's been under investigation by police.
Scott Alan Flood, 47, of Chandler, is currently being held at the Maricopa County Jail on two counts of child molestation.
Last week police say a 5-year-old girl told them she was touched inappropriately by "Karate Scott," at the Childtime Learning Centers in Chandler.
Flood is contracted to teach karate in at least three East Valley schools, including Childtime.
The girl claims Flood touched her vagina over her clothes on multiple occasions and then told her not to tell her parents.
"I'd go crazy if it was my daughter," says Alicia Ferrell whose young child is enrolled at the school. "He knew what he was doing when he signed up and put an application in."
Police arrested Flood Friday. Childtime sent a letter home with parents Monday.
In 2010, Flood was investigated for a similar incident at Sunrise Preschool in Tempe. In that case, he allegedly told a different 5-year-old-girl that she was "gorgeous" and "a real cutie pie." According to police reports Flood kissed the girl on the cheek during a karate class and "tickled her butt crack." The girl told her mother, who called police.
The department says the incident didn't meet the statutory requirement for child molestation and there wasn't enough probable cause. They tried to pursue a charge of aggravated assault instead. The city attorney said the likelihood of a conviction was low so the investigation was dropped.
Because Flood wasn't arrested or formally charged, it wouldn't have been picked up on a background check.
Chandler police say they don't believe there are any more victims, but because he's been involved with as many as 10 different preschools and day-care centers, officials aren't ruling it out.
"He had an accusation in 2010, he has another accusation in 2012. Obviously the potential is there by we don't have evidence to suggest otherwise," Chandler Police Detective Seth Tyler said.
There was another accusation in 1999, when Phoenix police recommended Flood be charged with "furnishing obscene materials to minors." The Maricopa County Attorney's Office decided there wasn't enough probable cause.
Neighbors feel it's unfortunate that Flood, a married father of two boys, slipped through the cracks.
"You just never know. I mean people can look perfectly normal - it's shocking, it's awful... There's kids here, there's kids there, there's kids all over here," said Colleen Hayes, pointing to the houses nearby.
Hayes says the situation is especially bad because Flood allegedly targeted the very children he was supposed to help empower.
"My granddaughter, she takes Kung Fu and that is to protect yourself against 'Stranger Danger' ... against person-you-know danger," she said.
No bond has been set for Flood.
Childtime released the following statement about Flood's arrest:
"As child advocates, we are committed to our children and the families we serve. This situation is very upsetting, as we work hard to select vendors that provide children with the best possible experience.
"We will continue working closely with the local authorities to assist their investigation of this third-party vendor until the matter is fully resolved.
"We have strict policies and procedures when it comes to the welfare of our children, and we do not tolerate any deviation from these standards by our employees or vendors.
"Providing a safe and nurturing environment to the children in our care remains our top priority."
Lydia Cisaruk Director of Corporate Communications Childtime and Tutor Time Learning Care Group, Inc.