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Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Minor in Ponce Sent to Prison

Published Jul 2, 2026, 5:24 PM ASTvia El Nuevo Día

At a glance

  • Pedro A. González Toledo accused of sexually assaulting a minor under 8
  • Two counts of sexual assault and one count of child abuse filed
  • Preliminary hearing scheduled for July 13

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

Judge Cynthia Vázquez Peña of the Ponce Tribunal found cause for arrest against 44-year-old Pedro A. González Toledo, who is accused of sexually assaulting and mistreating a minor under 8 years old. The Ponce prosecutor’s office charged González Toledo with two counts of sexual assault and one count of child abuse. According to the police investigation, the alleged incidents occurred between 2021 and 2022 in Ponce.

The investigation also found that González Toledo allegedly recorded the minor while committing the acts. After evaluating the evidence, Judge Vázquez Peña set a global bail of $30,000, which González Toledo did not pay, and he was sent to prison. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 13.

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SourceEl Nuevo Día

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