Crime & Safety
Update: Man Charged with Child Molestation
The suspect had fled to Illinois, and was the subject of an earlier search near First Baptist Church of St. Charles.
Luis Garcia-Maran, of St. Charles, was charged last week with child molestation in connection with an incident that occurred in St. Charles on Monday.
New information from court documents indicates that Garcia-Maran is accused of placing his hands on the genitals of a child less than 14 years old on June 18. Garcia-Maran's address was listed as the first block of Willow Drive in St. Charles.
He also has been identified as an illegal immigrant.
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No other victims were identified or have come forward.
St. Charles Police behind Tuesday for Garcia-Maran, following up on a tip that he had been spotted in the area.
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He had apparently left the area and gone into Illinois. He is currently in custody of Jasper County, IL Sheriff's Department. Extradition proceedings are underway. Bond has been set at $200,000.
Anyone with additional information about this incident or similar incidents asked to contact the at 636-949-3300 or can do so anonymously at 636-949-3333 or Text STCPD plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES).
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