Former North Carolina Santa Claus Impersonator Accused Of Shattering Childhood Innocence

Bevier Sleight (CIPD) A 78-year-old man who once portrayed Santa Claus at a North Carolina theme park has been arrested on multiple charges of chi

A 78-year-old man who once portrayed Santa Claus at a North Carolina theme park has been arrested on multiple charges of child sexual abuse. Bevier Sleight, who worked at Santa’s Land Fun Park and Zoo in Cherokee, is accused of abusing children at his home near the park between March 2023 and March 2024.

The Cherokee Nation Police Department arrested Sleight and charged him with various offenses, including aggravated sexual abuse, sexual abuse, abusive sexual contact, offensive touching, contributing to the delinquency of minors, and child abuse.

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One of the reported victims was only 5 years old.

Reports suggest that Sleight was a customer of Caroline Roland, who is facing charges for allegedly running a sex trafficking ring. Roland is also accused of severely abusing a 5-year-old child.

According to reports, Sleight has no prior criminal record and is no longer employed at Santa’s Land.

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