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.
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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.
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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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