Man Linked to Sex Abuse of Boy Arrested in Turlock

KCRA
December 14, 2012

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Eduardo Sanchez Arellano

The Turlock Police Department said a 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of continued sexual abuse of a boy and another victim.

The abuse was first reported when a priest became concerned over increased attention Arellano was giving to a young member of a church.

Police said the suspect, identified as Eduardo Sanchez Arellano, faces multiple charges, including oral copulation, sodomy and other child molestation counts.

The priest told officers that he approached the child once the priest became suspicious. The boy admitted he had been a victim of continuous sexual abuse by Arellano, police said the priest reported.

A second possible victim had been observed being treated similarly by Arellano as well, police said. The second victim has also disclosed having been sexually abused by Arellano, police said.

Arellano was taken into custody on Dec. 6.

So far, the investigation has not revealed that any of the abuse occurred on church grounds or during church-related activities.