SANTA MONICA (CA)
Santa Mornica Mirror
Posted Jul. 26, 2012
Brenton Garen / Editor-in-Chief
St. Anne’s Church priest Rafael Venegas is currently being investigated following an allegation of sexual assault.
The adult female, who is not a parishioner of St. Anne’s at 2017 Colorado Avenue, contacted the Santa Monica Police Department on July 1 and reported that the incident involving Venegas occurred on the property of St. Anne’s Parish in September 2011.
SMPD Sgt. Richard Lewis said the allegations remain under investigation and no arrests have been made at this time.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Detective DeRyck at 310.458.8944, Sergeant Jacob at 310.458.8460 or the Santa Monica Police Department (24hours) at 310.458.8495.
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