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April 11, 2026

Man arrested on multiple sex crimes

WATSONVILLE—Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputies on Wednesday arrested a Watsonville man on numerous sex charges involving a minor.

Carlos Gomez Velasco, 39, has been charged with oral copulation with a minor, contacting a minor for sexual purposes, sexual battery and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He was not in custody Thursday, jail records showed.

Detectives believe there could be additional victims. Anyone with information is asked to contact detective Sgt. Zach West at 454-7645.

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