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Octogenarian from Aguadilla Charged with Alleged Sexual Assault of Minor

Published Jul 1, 2026, 6:04 PM ASTvia El Nuevo Día

At a glance

  • Ángel A. Torres Acevedo, 83, charged with sexual assault and lewd acts against a minor
  • Bond set at $20,000, which was posted through a private surety
  • Preliminary hearing scheduled for July 16

Why this matters: Child safety is a concern in Puerto Rico

Judge Davier Alfaro Alfaro of the Aguadilla Tribunal determined on Wednesday that there was probable cause for the arrest of 83-year-old Ángel A. Torres Acevedo, also known as Kike, for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor under 13 years old. Prosecutor Ruth Hernández Méndez filed charges of sexual assault and lewd acts. Alfaro Alfaro set a $20,000 bond, which Torres Acevedo was able to post through a private surety, and he was released on electronic supervision until his preliminary hearing on July 16.

According to the investigation by the Aguadilla Police Department’s Division of Sexual Crimes and Child Abuse, the alleged acts occurred in 2023. It was not specified if the minor is a relative of the accused.

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SourceEl Nuevo Día

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