Crime & Safety
Accused Morgan Hill Child Molester Turns Himself In
Morgan Hill police waged an all-out search to find the man it received allegations in November of sexually assaulting a child under age 14.
MORGAN HILL, CA -- A man accused of sexually assaulting a minor under age 14 turned himself in to the authorities Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Morgan Hill police had waged a widespread search from his hometown to San Jose and Fremont for Arturo Rosa Padilla, 57, upon receiving a report in November that he had been abusing the child. A felony warrant was issued.
Padilla was booked into Santa Clara County Jail on six counts of charges relating to child molestation by the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office.
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Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Chris Woodrow at 669-253-4895 or the anonymous tip line 408-947-STOP (7867).
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