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Incident involving Nicole allegedy occurs
According to court documents, Nicole was pulled over by Hays on 58th Street south of El Cajon Boulevard at about 11 a.m. for a malfunctioning rear break light. During the next 20 minutes, Hays proceeded to ask Nicole unnecessary and unwanted personal questions, and "joked" there was a warrant for her arrest in order to get the victim out of her car. She refused and was eventually allowed to drive away. -
Incident involving Michelle allegedly occurs
According to court documents, at 1 or 2 a.m. in early October (date not specified), Michelle was a passenger in a car driving on El Cajon Boulevard near the 7200-7300 block. Michelle had previously been drinking at a bar with friends. Their car stalled near the center median and Hays arrived on scene shortly after. Hays offered to drive Michelle to her home and she agreed. When they arrived, Hays threatened arrest unless Michelle performed oral copulation on him. Under duress, she agreed. -
Incident involving Claudia allegedly occurs
According to court documents, Claudia was at 3735 College Ave. when she called 911 for domestic abuse protection. Hays, who responded to the call, remained inside her house after other officers left and cornered Claudia in her room. He proceeded to hug her and masturbate in front of her. He then left and said he would be back.
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Jane Doe 7 incident allegedly occurs
Jane Doe 7 filed a case against Hays citing false imprisonment and sexual assualt and battery for events occuring sometime in October 2013 (date not specified). -
Incident involving Jakema allegedly occurs
Jakema said Hays offered to drive her home from a bus stop and parked in a vacant spot near a dumpster behind the businesses at 6080 University Ave. As she got out of the car, Hays said he “forgot to frisk her” then proceeded to “molest and sexually assault her.” -
Incident involving John Doe allegedly occurs
In a claim against the city, John Doe said he was walking on El Cajon Boulevard when he was approached by Hays, who directed John Doe down an alley at or near 5027 El Cajon Blvd. Hays accused John Doe of engaging in solicitation and threatened arrest unless oral copulation was performed on Hays. Under duress, John Doe complied. -
Incident involving Melanie allegedly occurs
According to her claim against the city, Melanie says she was recycling cans and got lost near 50th Street and El Cajon Boulevard. Hays offered to give her a courtesy ride, took her to the place she was staying, and then "felt her up" in the driveway. Melanie admitted to doing meth that day and initially did not want to report Hays, fearing no one would believe her. -
Incident involving Amber allegedly occurs
Amber said Hays offered her a ride, claiming Amber was too drunk while walking down El Cajon Boulevard. Hays then took her to her apartment where he told her to expose her breasts. Hays then proceeded to "thrust his groin" at her, but left when her roomate woke up. Hays told Amber he would be back. -
Jane Doe 4 incident allegedly occurs
An incident involving Jane Doe 4 allegedly occured on Dec. 24, 2013, but Jane Doe 4 did not show up in court to testify due to an outstanding arrest warrant. -
SDPD Chief confirms officer is under investigation
SDPD Chief William Lansdowne confirmed an officer was under investigation for sexual misconduct on the job involving four women. She said that the alleged misconduct included improper pat downs of female detainee, resulting in sexual gratification for the officer. -
Hays is arrested
Hays was arrested & booked into San Diego County Jail on charges of false imprisonment and sexual battery involving crimes against Jakema R., Melanie W., Amber P., & Jane Doe 4. Story: San Diego officer jailed on sexual battery charges -
Jakema files claim against city of San Diego
Jakema filed a claim against the city of San Diego. -
Hays formally charged in People v. Hays
Hays was charged with two felony counts of false imprisonment with violence and three misdemeanor counts of sexual battery involving four women: Jakema R., Melanie W., Amber P. and Jane Doe 4. -
Hays formally resigns from SDPD
Hays resigned from SDPD, but "not because he did anything wrong," according to his lawyer Kerry Armstrong. Hays "thinks his career in law enforcement is over because of the allegations,” Armstrong said. Story: SDPD officer facing charges for allegedly groping, illegally detaining women resigns -
Claudia files a claim against Hays
Claudia filed a claim against Hays and the city of San Diego claiming sexual misconduct by Hays on June 12, 2013 at 3735 College Ave. -
Hays' premliminary hearing
Hays’ preliminary hearing began on April 22, 2014. -
John Doe files claim against Hays
John doe filed a claim against Hays and the city of San Diego claiming Hays pressured him into performing oral copulation in an alley off El Cajon Boulevard. -
Readiness conference scheduled
Readiness conference for Hays is scheduled for August 22, 2014. -
Hays' trial scheduled
Christopher Hays' trial is scheduled for November 10, 2014. Hays is charged with five counts, including felony false imprisonment and misdemeanor sexual battery. He faces up to three years and eight months in state prison if convicted. Story: November trial date set for former SDPD officer accused of groping women during stops
