Los Retros Frontman Maurisio Tapia Charged With Four Felony Counts of Child Molestation

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Maurisio Tapia, the frontman for local band Los Retros, was charged Thursday with four felony counts of molesting a child he knew through family.

The 26-year-old pled not guilty to all charged counts during his arraignment this week.

According to the Ventura County District Attorney's Office, Tapia is facing felony charges of sodomy of a child, two counts of oral copulation with a child, and sexual penetration of child as well as the special allegations that he took advantage of a position of trust and the victim was notably vulnerable.

The abuse is alleged to have happened on numerous occasions over several months this year at a home in Moorpark detailed the Ventura County District Attorney's Office.

The survivor reported the abuse to a trusted family member shared the local prosecutor's office.

Tapia is next due in court for a bail review hearing on Oct. 29, 2026, and he remains in custody with bail set at $3 million stated the Ventura County District Attorney's Office.

"Crimes involving the sexual exploitation and abuse of children are particularly disturbing and demand a vigorous response," said District Attorney Erik Nasarenko. "We are committed to seeking justice for victims and sending a clear message that the sexual abuse of children will not be tolerated in Ventura County."