FABENS, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A 34-year-old man from Fabens was arrested Saturday night after he allegedly sexually assaulted a 16-year-old near Fabens Veterans Park.
According to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, Ricardo Morales was arrested after the victim described the suspect to deputies responding to reports of a sexual assault in the 600 block of NE Davis Street.
Deputies stated they later caught Morales near the area and arrested him.
Jail records show he was charged with indecency with a child sexual contact (fondling), public intoxication and parole violation.
According to jail records, as of Monday afternoon, Morales remains in the El Paso County Downtown Jail under a combined bond of $30,500.
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