A person who laced candy with tranquilliser and provided them to children at a youth camp in the area has admitted sexual offences against two boys aged nine and ten years old.
Jon Ruben was detained after eight children and one adult experienced illness at the facility in July.
The elderly man, from that region, confessed to a total of 17 charges when he appeared at the courthouse on recently.
Nevertheless, he refused to admit one of the sexual offences he was accused of, which was against a nine-year-old boy.
The defendant was remanded in custody ahead of a subsequent court date on 28 November.
'Sweet game'
The prosecutor, presenting evidence, described the defendant's actions to the legal proceedings.
She explained his victims were children from difficult backgrounds who were attending a summer program which he managed.
The defendant conducted a "treat game" with the youngsters, the prosecutor stated, in which he would access the children's bedrooms when they were preparing to sleep and tell them to ingest treats "rapidly".
She stated to the judge Ruben had played this game with the children "for many years", and youngsters had earlier experienced illness the subsequent day.
She explained Ruben had been able to explain this over a long period as the youngsters being "overstimulated by activities", until his stepson had worries in recently.
The legal representative added: "This year his stepson had concerns about what was going on, justifiably.
"They decided to investigate in the man's possessions."
The legal counsel explained objects including lubricant, ointment and injection devices were located, and his stepson alerted the police about his concerns.
She explained Ruben proceeded to conduct the "treat game" with six children that time - July 26th - and they were all sick the subsequent day.
"Law enforcement" had not responded by that stage," she continued.
The police watchdog, the police conduct office, earlier informed that it was investigating the police response of the events.
The prosecutor stated the minors were unable to walk properly due to their condition, so the stepson contacted the police a second time.
She explained Ruben then played the "treat game" in a room of five minors.
