JCPD: Man arrested for sexual battery of juvenile

Slater Teague

March 27, 2024 at 5:40 PM

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Johnson City man has been charged with the sexual battery of a juvenile, according to the Johnson City Police Department (JCPD).

Officers arrested Oscar Gomez, 48, on Wednesday, according to the JCPD.

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The JCPD said officers responded on Dec. 20, 2023, to 1805 W. State of Franklin Road regarding a juvenile female who told police that Gomez had inappropriately touched her against her will.

An investigation led to Gomez’s arrest on a charge of sexual battery, according to police.

Gomez was taken to the Washington County Detention Center.

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