A second Hesperia resident has been arrested on suspicion of abusing a 13-year-old girl, according to San Bernardino County Sheriff’s officials.
Deena Villella, 41, remained at the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday for suspected cruelty to a child. Her bail was set at $100,000, sheriff’s booking records show.
Villella’s suspected abuse was injuries to the face of the girl, whom sheriff’s officials said was sexually abused by William Lee Powers-Moffard, 46, of Hesperia.
While serving a search warrant on March 3 in the 7500 block of Barker Road, a deputy found evidence indicating that a 13-year-old girl had been physically abused by Villella, the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station reported.
On Wednesday afternoon, a deputy arrested Villella at the Hesperia residence, where additional evidence was recovered that substantiated the suspected abuse, the department said.
The girl remains in a placement through San Bernardino County Child and Family Services.
It was not clear whether Villella or Powers-Moffard are related to the victim.
Hesperia woman arrested in suspected abuse of teenage girl; Powers-Moffard still in custody
Deena Villella, 41, was taken into custody after the arrest of William Lee Powers-Moffard, who faces five counts of sexual abuse of a child.
Authorities arrested a 46-year-old Hesperia man for sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl and believe there may be additional victims.
The suspect, William Lee Powers-Moffard was arrested for continued sexual abuse of a child on Thursday, March 3, 2022.
Sheriff’s officials said the suspect continuously sexually abused the victim over the past two years.
“The suspect and victim knew each other prior to the abuse, and it is believed there could be additional victims who have not yet come forward,” stated the release.
Powers-Moffard was charged with five felony counts of sexual abuse and booked at High Desert Detention Center with bail set in excess of $1,000,000.
Hesperia man arrested on sexual abuse charges involving a 13-year-old, more victims possible - Victor Valley News
HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Authorities arrested a 46-year-old Hesperia man for sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl and believe there may be additional victims. The suspect, William Lee Powers-Moffard was arrested for continued sexual abuse of a child on Thursday, March 3, 2022. Sheriff’s...
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