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Sagunto Man Jailed Pending Trial Over Alleged Child Sex Assaults and Child Pornography

Police say he groomed girls at his family's restaurant using money, sweets, gifts, dress-up offers.

Overview

  • The 43-year-old was arrested on Wednesday in Sagunto and ordered into pretrial detention the following day.
  • He is accused of three counts of sexual assault on minors and one count of distributing child pornography.
  • Investigators report at least five presumed victims between 9 and 12 years old, including two sisters.
  • Searches of his home and the restaurant storeroom uncovered child-abuse videos described as extremely severe, child-sized sexual clothing, toys, a computer, and other incriminating items.
  • Forensic analysis of the seized media is under way to identify additional victims and any individuals who produced or shared the material.