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Former youth minister arrested for child molestation in Fresno


Mus shot of Francisco Bautista, the man deputies say committed crimes against children (Photo: Fresno County Sheriff){ }
Mus shot of Francisco Bautista, the man deputies say committed crimes against children (Photo: Fresno County Sheriff)
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The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man who they say molested two young girls.

Deputies began an investigation on former youth minister Francisco Bautista, 38, when a family member of one of the victims suspected some wrongdoings from him.

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Through the investigation, officials learned about the two young girls and about a previous arrest in 2019 that also involved children.

Detectives say there may be more victims out there from incidents that never got reported. Anyone who might have more information on Bautista or know of anyone else who might have been a victim is asked to come forward and call Sheriff’s Detective Jose Leon at (559) 600-8205 or Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867.

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Bautista was booked into the Fresno County Jail facing charges related to the crime. His bail is set at $270,000.

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