Shasta County Man Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of Minor
SHASTA COUNTY, CA — “In May of 2025, the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit began an investigation into allegations of sexual assault involving a minor. The initial call for service identified Skyler Eugene Darrah, age 21 of Shasta County, as the alleged perpetrator.
Detectives conducted an investigation, which revealed Darrah had engaged in an ongoing sexual relationship with a teenage juvenile female. During an interview, the juvenile victim disclosed multiple incidents of sexual assault by Darrah.
Further investigation identified two previous cases involving similar allegations of rape and sodomy of minor females naming Darrah as the suspect.
As a result of the investigation, a Felony Arrest Warrant was issued for Darrah on June 24, 2025. On June 25, 2025, Darrah was arrested and booked into the Shasta County Jail for the following charges:
- 261(a)(2) PC – Rape by Force or Fear
- Two Counts of 261.5(c) PC-Unlawful Sexual Intercourse with a Minor
- 288.2(a)(2) PC – Harmful Matter Sent with Intent to Seduce a Minor
- 286(c) (2) PC-Sodomy by Force, Violence, or Fear
- Three counts of 288(c)(1) PC – Lewd and Lascivious Acts with a Minor
- 243.4(a) PC – Sexual Battery by Restraint
Darrah’s bail is currently set at $1,500,000.”
