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Fresno Man Arrested on Charges of Contacting Minor for Sex
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By Anthony W. Haddad
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March 6, 2025

Geraldo Santos, 50, was booked into the Fresno County Jail on felony charges for contacting a minor with the intent of engaging in sexual activity on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Fresno County SO)

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A Fresno man was arrested Thursday on felony charges for allegedly contacting a minor with the intent of engaging in sexual activity, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.

Geraldo Santos, 50, was booked into the Fresno County Jail following an investigation by the Central California Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

The investigation began after a 13-year-old girl reported that Santos had approached her at a bus stop in February and gave her his phone number, authorities said.

The girl recognized the inappropriate nature of the contact and immediately reported the incident to the Fresno Police Department.

Detectives later posed as the child and arranged a meeting with Santos, who was arrested when he arrived at an undisclosed location.

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Detectives believe Santos may have contacted other children, but those cases were not previously reported.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Rosario at (559) 760-6282 or visit www.valleycrimestoppers.org. Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

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