Crime

Man arrested for allegedly sexually abusing 13-year-old in Yuma

By Marcos Icahuate

September 5, 2024 11:42 PM

Published September 5, 2024 4:51 PM

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Yuma police arrested a 26-year-old man accused of sexually abusing a 13-year-old victim.

Police say the alleged abuse happened over the summer in the City of Yuma.

The suspect was arrested on the morning September 5 and booked into the Yuma County Jail.

He's facing 19 felony counts.

We will not be identifying him until he's formally charged.

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