After meeting with a juvenile Friday, the Gilroy Police
Department arrested Miguel Angel Cabrera on three felony charges of
ongoing sexual abuse of a minor.
After meeting with a juvenile Friday, police arrested Miguel Angel Cabrera on three felony charges of ongoing sexual abuse of a minor.
According to police, the victim reported at about 3:15 p.m. at the Gilroy Police Department lobby that she was sexually abused by her stepfather for the past eight to nine years.
Cabrera, 34, was arrested based on a subsequent interview of the victim and other evidence gathered by investigators – who forwarded the case to the District Attorney’s Office – according to a GPD press release.
The victim is receiving support from Community Solutions advocates and Santa Clara County Child Protective Services, according to police.
Cabrera has been booked on the following charges: continuous sexual abuse of a minor, oral copulation with victim under 10 years old, lewd acts with a child under 14 and other charges.
Police said the district attorney may apply additional charges at a later date.
The GPD urges for persons in situations like this to know they aren’t alone. Community Solutions provides advocates and services for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors at 842-7138. A 24-hour crisis line is also available at 877-363-7238 or at communitysolutions.org.
Anyone with information about this incident may call 408-846-0350 or 800-782-7463 to remain anonymous.
