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Buckeye police arrest man accused of child molestation, say there may be more victims

BPD say a 10-year-child is only know victim at this time.

BUCKEYE, Ariz. — The Buckeye Police Department is warning parents that a man accused of child molestation may have more victims.

Police said  29-year-old John Sorrow is being held in the Maricopa County Jail on a half-a-million-dollar bond. Sorrow was arrested on February 23, 2023.

Police say a 10-year-old child is the only known victim at this time. In a post to social media, Buckeye police said detectives believe they may be more victims.

Sorrow is facing charges of sexual assault, child molestation and sexual exploitation of a minor.

Anyone with information on Sorrow should call 623-349-6411.

Sorrow is expected to have a court hearing on March 2, 2023.


   

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