Visiting Colombian Priest Arrested on Molestation Charges in Yuba City

By Paul Janes
News 10
March 12, 2013

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Rev. Julio Guarin-Sosa arrested on charges of molestation of a minor, sexual battery and illegal entry in Yuba City.

YUBA CITY, Calif. - A priest visiting from Colombia is scheduled to be arraigned on Tuesday after being arrested in Yuba City on Sunday.

According to the Yuba City Police Department, Rev. Julio Guarin-Sosa was arrested on charges of molestation of a minor, sexual battery and illegal entry while providing ministry at St. Anne's church.

Bishop Blaire of the Stockton Diocese said Rev. Julio Guarin-Sosa received a letter of good standing from his diocese in Colombia prior to providing ministry at St. Anne's.

"As a result of the charges, Father Guarin's permission to exercise ministry in the Diocese of Stockton has been revoked," said Blaire.

His diocese in Colombia has been informed.

Guarin-Sosa was held at the Sutter County Jail on bail of $250,000 and scheduled to be arraigned on Tuesday.