Monroe man charged with sexual abuse of own child

Doug Coats
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MONROE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A Monroe man is being held on a more than $1 million bond after being charged with child sex abuse.

According to the Monroe Police Department, 31-year-old Juan Jimenez was arrested April 5. Detectives were reportedly made aware of a child sex abuse allegation March 25.

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Jimenez was charged with first-degree statutory sex offense, sex act by substitute parent or guardian, and indecent liberties with a child. He is being held at the Union County Jail under a $1.5 million bond.

The Monroe Police Department was assisted by the Union County Department of Social Services, Union County Public Schools, Tree House Child Advocacy Center and Union County District Attorney’s Office.

Jimenez’ next court date is scheduled for April 18.

If you know someone who has experienced sex abuse or are aware of child sex abuse in the area, contact the Monroe Police Department at 704-282-4700.

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