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Updated: Police arrest alleged date rapist; all charges later dropped

Jason Cassetta
Photo of Jason Cassetta released by the Citrus Heights Police Dept.

Updated Feb. 2, 2017–
Citrus Heights police announced Wednesday they are seeking other possible victims of sexual assault involving a 44-year-old man arrested earlier this month for his alleged involvement in sexually assaulting a woman he met online.

Update: All charges against Jason Cassetta were dismissed on Nov. 19, 2015, according to Sacramento Superior Court online records.

Police said Jason Cassetta was arrested on Sept. 3, following an “extensive investigation” by detectives with the Citrus Heights Police Department. He is alleged to have drugged and sexually assaulted the woman after the two met through an online dating web site, according to a CHPD news release issued Wednesday.

Detectives believe Cassetta could be involved in additional sexual assault attempts and are requesting that anyone with additional information regarding such assaults contact Detective Michael Dutch, at 916-727-5500.

According to Detective Chad Morris, Cassetta is also believed to operate “All American Centerfolds,” an agency claiming to offer the “hottest male and female strippers in California and Nevada.” The company’s online advertising claims have been questioned by the Better Business Bureau however, leading to the agency receiving an “F” rating on the BBB web site. Yelp reviewers have also given the stripper agency an overall 1-star negative rating.

Detective Morris confirmed Thursday that Cassetta has been released from custody after posting bail.  A future hearing is set for October 5, according to the Sacramento Superior Court web site.

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