A Maricopa man is accused of molesting a child and related crimes after his Oct. 14 arrest.

Lionel Lara, 35, is charged with molestation of a minor, sexual assault, sexual conduct with a minor, aggravated assault and related charges, according to police.

Lara allegedly committed the abuse between February and September of this year, according to a probable cause statement that included allegations of lewd behavior.

Lara, who is being held at Pinal County Jail, had a court hearing scheduled for today.

Several of the charges are classified as Dangerous Crimes Against Children and carry strict sentences. Under Arizona Revised Statutes, conviction on a DCAC charge includes a mandatory prison sentence without chance of parole or early release.

 

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