OC DJ charged with rape, child porn possession

Glenn Canyon Childers accused of assaulting teen girl and having hundreds of illicit images

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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A 32-year-old DJ in Orange County, California has been charged with raping an unconscious 17-year-old girl and possessing hundreds of images of child pornography. Glenn Canyon Childers, who performs at children's parties, was arrested at his home in Los Alamitos and later released on $100,000 bond.

Why it matters

This case highlights the disturbing intersection of individuals who work with children being accused of serious sex crimes. It raises concerns about the vetting process for those who interact with minors professionally and the need for greater oversight to protect vulnerable youth.

The details

Childers was charged with multiple felonies, including rape of an unconscious person, rape by use of drugs, and possession of child pornography. Police learned of the alleged assault in August after receiving a report that an underage girl had been given illegal drugs and then sexually assaulted. Childers was identified as the suspect and arrested at his home. He faces up to 8 years and 8 months in state prison, plus 1 year in county jail.

  • Childers was arrested on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
  • Childers was charged on Monday, March 3, 2026.
  • Childers's arraignment is scheduled for later this month.

The players

Glenn Canyon Childers

A 32-year-old DJ in Orange County, California who performs at children's parties and was charged with raping an unconscious 17-year-old girl and possessing hundreds of images of child pornography.

Los Alamitos Police Department

The law enforcement agency that arrested Childers at his home in Los Alamitos.

Orange County District Attorney's Office

The prosecuting agency that charged Childers with multiple felonies.

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What they’re saying

“The trauma endured by victims of sexual assault is a sentence that they can never escape. Crimes of sexual violence will never be tolerated.”

— Todd Spitzer, Orange County District Attorney (nbclosangeles.com)

What’s next

Childers's arraignment is scheduled for later this month, where a judge will decide whether to allow him to be released on bail pending trial.

The takeaway

This case underscores the urgent need for greater scrutiny of those who work with children, as well as harsher penalties for those found guilty of exploiting minors. It serves as a sobering reminder that predators can lurk in unexpected places, and that vigilance is required to protect the most vulnerable in our communities.