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January 9, 2025

Rape suspect found hiding in child’s bedroom closet inside Gordon County home

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Written by: E. George

Published January 9, 2025 @ 12:55 PM ET

GORDON COUNTY, Ga. – Authorities arrested a 19-year-old Calhoun man and charged him with child molestation and statutory rape after he was discovered hiding inside a child’s bedroom closet on Friday, December 27, 2024.

The family called 911 about the intruder, and Gordon County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Fox Street residence. A witness reported that they confronted the suspect before he fled the scene.

After evidence was collected and interviews were conducted that day, authorities apprehended Sergio Hernandez-Vicente the following day and transported him to the Gordon County Jail.

This case is pending in court.

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