The 50-year-old suspect was arrested Friday after police officials said a child told his parents about the alleged assault.
SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police have arrested a local pediatrician amid an investigation that began when officials said a child reported he had been sexually assaulted.
Gabriel Perez, 50, was taken into custody Friday on a charge of aggravated sexual assault of a child. Officials said the victim, estimated to be between 10 and 16 years old, had made an outcry to his parents. They then contacted local authorities.
“Our detectives went and spoke with the suspect you guys saws today,” said Officer Lizzandra Trevino, an SAPD spokesperson. “He had corroborating statements that aligned with what the victim stated had occurred. At this time, our detectives had enough and sufficient evidence to walk a warrant on Mr. Perez.”
Trevino said the suspect was arrested at his place of residence “with no further issues,” and thanked detectives and the SAPD Street Crimes Unit for their handling of the case.
While officials didn’t share information about where Perez worked, Trevino said it’s possible there may be other victims connected to Perez. She urged the community to contact SAPD if they or someone they know may have been victimized.
Perez didn’t speak with news reporters as he was being taken to be booked into the Bexar County jail.