Crime & Safety

Watsonville Man Charged With Sexually Abusing Girl

Police say the man groomed the young victim.

WATSONVILLE, CA β€” A Watsonville man has been charged with sexually abusing a girl, police said.

Alfredo Perez Galindo is facing two felony charges related to continuous sexual abuse of a child and committing lewd and lascivious acts with a child younger than 14 years, according to his jail booking record. He remains in Santa Cruz County jail in lieu of $100,000.

Detectives arrested him Tuesday. He is accused of grooming a girl to participate in sexual abuse and not tell anyone, police said.

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Anyone with more information is asked to contact Detective Nelson Hernandez at 831-768-3358.

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