Aiken County man arrested in sexual assault case involving a minor
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Aiken County Sheriff’s Department arrested a suspect in connection with a sexual assault case involving a minor on Tuesday.
According to authorities, Pedro Rodriguez Cervantes, 70, was arrested on Oct. 18. at 7:30 p.m. and charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor third-degree, and criminal sexual conduct with a minor first-degree.
According to the victim’s mother, the victim is 10 years-old.
Deputies met with the complainants when the victim stated Cervantes sexually assaulted her. The victim did not state how long or when it happened.
Cervantes’ wife babysat the victim for several years, deputies discovered.
According to deputies, the complainants provided a written statement and wishes to pursue charges.
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