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	Salinas Pastor Suspected of Sexual Behavior with Minor Contra Costa Times April 17, 2009 http://www.contracostatimes.com/california/ci_12165461?nclick_check=1 Salinas detectives arrested the Rev. Antonio Cortes, pastor at St. Mary of The Nativity Catholic Church, Thursday afternoon on suspicion of unlawful sexual behavior with a male juvenile and providing alcohol to a minor. The 41-year-old priest was taken into custody without incident, police said today. Detectives had a search warrant for the priest's living quarters. He was taken to county jail with bail set at $750,000. Police said the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information can call detectives Lalo Villegas at 758-7348 or Luis Bravo at 758-7124, or the anonymous tip line at 775-4222 or WE TIP at 1-800-78-CRIME. Police said the Diocese of Monterey is cooperating with the investigation.
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