Transient Arrested, Accused Of Committing Lewd Acts On Child, 12

SAN JOSE, CA — A 43-year-old transient man was arrested on suspicion of committing lewd and lascivious acts with a minor, the San Jose Police Department reported.

Coshmond Hill was taken into custody after officers responded to a 2:24 p.m. call Wednesday of a sexual assault in progress in the 100 block of North 4th Street. The suspect allegedly lured the victim in an alleyway, police added.

Hill, who was identified from a witness account, faces accusations of sodomy against a minor
and false imprisonment, according to the police report. The victim, whose identity has been concealed, is 12 years old.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact Detective Sgt. Sean Pierce or Detective Chris McTiernan of the San Jose Police Department's ICAC/CED Unit at 408-537-1381.
Those wishing to remain anonymous may either call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line, 408-947-STOP (7867), or click the "Submit a Tip" link below. Providing information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect may be eligible for a cash reward from the Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers.