Former Santa Claus actor arrested on child abuse charges: ‘It’s very shocking’
Cherokee police say 78-year-old Bevier Hasbrouck Sleight worked for years at Santa’s Land Fun Park and Zoo. Warrants show he was arrested on Aug. 29 and charged with 13 counts of child abuse. Charges include aggravated sexual abuse, offensive touching, and contributing to the delinquency, undisciplined, neglect or abuse of minors.