In May of 2024, a minor came forward to the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office with information regarding an unlawful sexual relationship she had with an adult male who was a friend of the family. The victim alleged these incidents had occurred over the past 2-3 years. Detectives served a search warrant on a residence in the 3400 block of Apache St. in Kingman on May 16 to collect evidence for the investigation.

On Wednesday (5/22), Detectives arrested Steve Raul Culajay, 37 of Kingman, for Sexual Conduct with a Minor and Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, both class 2 felonies. The Sheriff’s Office believes there may be more minor victims involved with Culajay, and we are asking anyone with information about the suspect to contact our Detective Division at 928-753-0753 ext. 4288.