Man faces life in prison for sexually abusing child

Jason Kotowski

March 27, 2024 at 3:42 PM·1 min read

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A 56-year-old Kern County man faces life in prison after being convicted of sexually abusing a girl over several years, beginning when she was 6, according to prosecutors.

Arcadio Cuahtemoc Ceja was found guilty Tuesday of multiple counts related to sexual abuse of a minor, according to the District Attorney’s Office. He faces 116 years and four months to life in prison at his sentencing next month.

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Prosecutors say Ceja engaged in dozens of sexual acts with the victim. Court records show Ceja has prior convictions in misdemeanor cases, including for drunken driving and spousal abuse.

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