Former China Springs Youth Camp staff member arrested on suspicion of sexual conduct crimes

DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEV. - A former staff member at the China Springs Youth Camp has been arrested on alleged crimes of sexual conduct with children under her care.

On December 14, 2023, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) arrested 25-year-old Daryan Benka after an investigation. She was booked on two on two separate crimes of sexual conduct with children under the care, custody, and control of supervision of the Camp in violation of NRS 201.555. The crimes are category C felonies punishable by up to five years in prison for each offense and fines of up to $10,000.

Benkacwas employed at China Spring Youth Camp as a case manager and counselor from June 2020 to October 2023 where she conducted assessments and provided counseling to several juveniles who were committed to the Camp. Two of the males assigned to Benka’s caseload were 17-year-old males whom Benka allegedly engaged in sexual conduct with at various times during 2023.

Following her arrest, Benka was booked into the Douglas County Jail with bail set in the amount of $20,006. Benka posted the bail on December 15. Conditions of her release on bail include being supervised by the Douglas County Department of Alternative Sentencing, including a court-ordered GPS ankle monitor and no contact with the victims. Benka currently resides in Sparks, Nevada. Benka was ordered to appear in the East Fork Justice Court in Minden on January 8, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. for her initial court appearance and arraignment.

If you have any information on this case, please contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Nadine Jenkins at 775-782-9905.