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Arrested Springdale Man Linked To More Than 30 Child Victims, Police Say

SPRINGDALE (KFSM)- A Springdale man, who was arrested in February, has been linked to more 30 other child victims, according to the Springdale Police Department...

SPRINGDALE (KFSM)- A Springdale man, who was arrested in February, has been linked to more 30 other child victims, according to the Springdale Police Department.

Springdale detectives arrested Julian Rivera, 20, on February 25 following the attempted kidnapping and sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl as she walked home after school, according to a release from police.

Detectives served several search warrants and have been following up leads the last couple of months to locate other victims, the release states. Detectives were able to identify more than 30 victims, all between the ages of four and 13, according to the release.

The release states Rivera is facing the following charges:

  • Two counts of engaging children in sexually explicit conduct
  • Two counts of possession of child pornography
  • Two counts of sexual assault in the second degree
  • Three counts of sexual indecency with a child
  • One count of attempted kidnapping
  • Two counts of harassment

According to the release, detectives are still coordinating with the Washington County Prosecutor's Office and anticipate the following additional charges to be filed against Rivera:

  • 15 counts of sexual indecency with a child
  • Three counts of sexual assault in the second degree
  • Two counts of video voyeurism

Detectives said they discovered that Rivera not only targeted children during after-school hours, but also committed numerous other "horrific crimes against children," according to the release.

Washington County Detention Center records show Rivera is being held on $150,000 bond and his next court date is scheduled for April 22.

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