Irvine Police arrest alleged Snapchat predator accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl

The Irvine Police Department is asking the public for help after detectives arrested Juan Carlos Amaya, a 25-year-old Baldwin Park resident accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl and allegedly using social media to contact other minors. Amaya allegedly contacted a 13-year-old victim via Snapchat and began chatting with her while posing as a 17-year-old. The two met at an Irvine park in July, where the victim had a sexual encounter with the man. The Irvine Police began investigating the incident when it was reported last month. Irvine detectives arrested Amaya on October 1 and booked him into the Orange County Jail on allegations including forcible rape, lewd acts with a child under 14, and using a minor for obscene material. Detectives now believe there may be additional victims and are urging anyone who communicated with Snapchat accounts “amayaaajr” or “chamgagnealex_8” to contact investigators. As with all criminal cases, the charges are allegations, and Juan Carlos Amaya is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court. Juan Carlos Amaya arrested in Irvine Allegations Suggest Classic Online Grooming Tactics According to Irvine police, the investigation began after the alleged victim reported the crime last month. Detectives say the suspect initially
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