An individual who laced treats with tranquilliser and gave them to minors at a summer camp in the area has confessed to sexual offences against two boys both nine and 10.
The accused was taken into custody after eight children and a grown-up became sick at the facility in July.
The 76-year-old, from that region, admitted guilt to a multiple criminal counts when he appeared at the judicial center on recently.
Nevertheless, he disputed one particular crime he was accused of, which was involving a young boy.
The accused was kept in jail before a additional proceeding on 28 November.
'Candy game'
The prosecutor, prosecuting, described the defendant's actions to the court.
She explained his those affected were disadvantaged youngsters who were attending a summer camp which he managed.
The defendant engaged in a "candy game" with the youngsters, Mrs Prior stated, in which he would enter the sleeping quarters when they were preparing to sleep and tell them to eat sweets "as fast as possible".
She told the court Ruben had engaged in this activity with the boys "repeatedly", and youngsters had previously fallen ill the subsequent day.
She stated the man had been able to explain this for many years as the youngsters being "overstimulated by activities", until his stepson had worries in July 2025.
The legal representative added: "In the summer" his family member had concerns about the activities, with valid cause.
"They chose" to examine in the man's possessions."
The prosecutor explained objects including lubricant, petroleum jelly and medical needles were located, and his family member alerted the authorities about his concerns.
She said the defendant proceeded to play the "treat game" with six children that time - July 26th - and they were everyone unwell the next day.
"The police had not arrived by that stage," she continued.
The police watchdog, the police conduct office, had stated that it was examining the police response of the situation.
The legal representative explained the youngsters were unable to walk properly due to their sickness, so the stepson notified the authorities once more.
She said Ruben then conducted the "sweet game" in a area of five minors.
