Updated
Updated · NBC San Diego · May 7
Jose Santana arrested over sexual assault of 10-year-old girl
Updated
Updated · NBC San Diego · May 7

Jose Santana arrested over sexual assault of 10-year-old girl

7 articles · Updated · NBC San Diego · May 7
  • The 36-year-old was arrested on Wednesday after a four-day manhunt and booked on one count of lewd acts on a child using force in Poway.
  • Deputies said the girl was assaulted on 2 May at the SOFI Apartments on Midland Road, and the suspect fled on an electric scooter after the victim's friend screamed.
  • Investigators had released surveillance video and a sketch while the Child Abuse Unit led the case; authorities have not said where Santana was arrested or whether public tips led to him.
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