Crime & Safety
Suspected Child Molester Arrested By FBI; Additional Victims Sought
A fugitive task force arrested a 39-year-old man suspected of sexually abusing minors over the course of years.
LOS ANGELES, CA — An FBI Fugitive Task Force this month arrested a 39-year-old man suspected of sexually abusing children over the course of years, and investigators are urging additional victims in the Los Angeles County area to come forward.
Authorities arrested Deandre Fradiue in Las Vegas Aug. 8 on suspicion of four counts of sexual abuse of minors, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Fradiue has resided in the Southern California area, and authorities believe there may be additional victims in the area.
Sheriff's department officials released few details about the case against Fradiue. He is being held at the Las Vegas Metropolitan Jail awaiting extradition to L.A. County.
Find out what's happening in Los Angelesfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Anyone with information about alleged sexual assaults is asked to call the LASD Special Victims Bureau at 562-906-6450. Anonymous tips can be called into Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
