Man Arrested For Sexual Relationship With Fullerton Teen, Police Say

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA — A Los Angeles county man was arrested Sunday for his sexual relationship with a 13-year-old Orange County girl he met online, police said.

On Saturday, the 26-year-old North Hollywood resident, Vincent John Conti, arrived to meet the Fullerton teen at a prearranged location, according to Fullerton police Sgt. Jon Radus. Police were there, waiting for him.

The suspect attempted to flee the scene, however was captured by police following a brief foot pursuit through the area, according to Radus.

Conti was captured in a nearby flood control channel and taken into custody.

"The investigation began March 30, when Fullerton police learned that Conti was allegedly soliciting a sexual relationship with the girl through social media and allegedly was conducting a sexual relationship with the girl," Radus said.

Conti was being held in lieu of $100,000 bail, according to Orange County jail records. He was scheduled to be arraigned in Central jail court on Tuesday.

Anyone with information on Conti was asked to call Fullerton police Detective L. Garcia at (714) 738-6358 or Sgt. J. Ema at (714) 738-6580. Tipsters can also call Orange County Crime Stoppers at (855) TIP-OCCS. All tips can be made anonymously.

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