Chandler dentist indicted for not reporting child abuse, officials say

Chandler Dentist Indicted for Failing to Report Child Abuse

A Chandler dentist, Walter Villanueva, has been indicted for failing to report the abuse of a child patient at his dental practice. According to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, in September 2022, the victim’s mother called and met Walter Villanueva after her 6-year-old daughter told her that dental assistant, Deion Garcia, had abused her during...

Chandler dentist indicted for allegedly failing to report assistant’s child sex abuse

A Chandler dentist is accused of failing to report child abuse after a victim’s mother came forward with reports that his assistant abused her child.

Chandler dentist indicted for not reporting child abuse, officials say

The dentist is accused of not contacting police after learning of an abuse allegation involving a dental assistant, the county attorney's office said.