Man arrested for sexual assault and kidnapping of underage girl
By Tracy Escobedo
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WATSONVILLE, California (KSBW) — A 19-year-old Watsonville man has been arrested in connection with the sexual assault and kidnapping of an underage girl.
Watsonville police officers responded to a report of a sexual assault Friday morning.
Officers learned that the 17-year-old victim was lured into the suspect’s car and taken to another location where the assault happened.
The victim said she did not know the suspect.
Officers were able to locate and arrest Christopher Medina Amezquita in Capitola with the help of the Capitola Police Department, the Santa Cruz County Anti-Crime Team, and the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office.
Medina Amezquita was booked into the Santa Cruz County Jail on multiple felony charges, including rape, false imprisonment and kidnapping.
Detectives believe there are more victims and are asking anyone who may have been victimized by him to contact Watsonville police Det. Marcos Rios at 831-768-3357.
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