Cyber tip leads to arrest of Wisconsin man for child sexual assault, exploitation
GRAFTON, Wis. (WFRV) – A cyber tip warning for possible child pornography led to the arrest of a southeastern Wisconsin man who allegedly had multiple encounters with a 14-year-old girl he met on social media.
The cyber tip was flagged in late December 2022 by the Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce.
According to the Village of Grafton Police Department, 25-year-old Samael Torres was arrested and charged with 2nd Degree Sexual Assault of Child, Child Enticement-Sexual Contact, and two other felonies.
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Officers say that an investigation into Torres, who is from Mount Pleasant, revealed that Torres allegedly met the 14-year-old victim on social media.
The release notes that Torres and the girl met at her residence and “engaged in sex acts on multiple occasions,” one of which was allegedly recorded and posted online, triggering an alert to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Court records show that Torres signed a cash bond of $100,000 and has been charged with the following felonies:
Use a Computer to Facilitate a Child Sex Crime
Child Sexual Exploitation – Employ, Use, Induce
2 counts of: 2nd Degree Sexual Assault of Child
2 counts of: Child Enticement – Sexual Contact
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“This is an example of exemplary police work,” said Chief Jeff Caponera, Grafton Police Department. “Detective Gehm received a video tip with nearly no information, worked tirelessly and was able to use investigative tools to identify the victim and Torres.”
Torres has a preliminary hearing scheduled for March 18.
No additional information was provided.
