Medley, FL (February 7, 2019) – Authorities say that in 2016, a man from Hialeah, who has since been identified as 47-year-old Alberto Verdacia allegedly molested a 12-year-old girl. He has since been arrested on a charge of lewd and lascivious molestation on a child between 12-16 years old.
In December of last year, the victim, who is now 15 years old, told a teacher in her school about the violation that she endured at the hands of a family friend, Alberto Verdacia. The teacher contacted police and school officials as soon as she was given the information. The Medley Police Department conducted a thorough investigation and arrested Verdacia on February 6th for the crime.
The incident took place at Best Quality Business Corp. Police say that Verdacia was a friend of the families and that's why he was trusted to be alone with her.
Police are still attempting to learn more details about the incident and the circumstances leading up to it. At this time, Verdacia is being held on a $7,500 bond at a correctional center.
Medley Lewd and Lascivious Laws
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