PASADENA, Calif. () — Christopher Ramstead, the fire captain of the Pasadena Fire Department, was arrested for “child sexual abuse” crimes, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Police have not released further details, but according to the arrest code, it alleges “continuous” sexual abuse against a child. It is unclear if this involves a single child or multiple alleged victims.
Ramstead was arrested Wednesday night while he was off-duty. The 47-year-old was released Thursday after posting a high bond of $550,000.
The city of Pasadena says it is aware of the arrest and says the alleged crimes occurred “outside the scope” of his official duties as a firefighter.
Ramstead was first hired by the city back in 2005 and was promoted to fire captain in 2016.
He was put on immediate administrative leave and is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 26, 2026.
The city of Pasadena released the following statement:
“The City of Pasadena is aware of the arrest of a Pasadena Fire Captain while off-duty. The alleged incident(s) occurred outside the scope of the employee’s official duties. The Fire Captain was immediately put on administrative leave while the investigation(s) take place. Due to active investigation(s) the City cannot comment any further.”
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