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The Record
By Jason Anderson
Record Staff Writer
STOCKTON – Stockton police have arrested the pastor of a local church on suspicion of sexually assaulting a young girl, and investigators believe there are additional victims.
Oscar Rodriguez-Gutierrez, 51, was arrested on suspicion of lewd or lascivious acts with a child under 14 years of age, authorities said. He is being held at San Joaquin County Jail with bail set at $3.85 million.
Detectives suspect Rodriguez of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl. The Stockton Police Department identified Rodriguez as the pastor of a local church, but at this time investigators are not revealing the name of the church he is affiliated with, said Community Service Officer Rosie Calderon, a spokeswoman for the Stockton Police Department.
The investigation into the alleged sexual abuse is ongoing, police said. Detectives believe there are more victims. They are encouraging anyone with information regarding the investigation to call the Stockton Police Department at (209) 937-8377, Detective Pilar Battaglini at (209) 937-8165 or Crime Stoppers at (209) 946-0600.
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