Crime & Safety

Moraga Man Arrested on Suspicion of Having Sex With Child

Moraga police arrested a 72-year-old resident, charging him with having sex with a child younger than 10.

Moraga Police Chief Robert Priebe said in a release that his officers arrested Agripino Sanchez of Moraga after allegations surfaced that Sanchez was committing sexual acts upon a child.

Sanchez, 72, was arrested without incident and booked into the Martinez Detention Facility, according to Priebe, with bail set at $1 million.

Priebe said Sanchez was arrested at his home about 7:30 p.m. Monday.

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The investigation into the allegations against Sanchez is continuing, Priebe said. Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact Lt. Jeff Price at 925-888-7049.


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