Las Vegas Sun

April 18, 2024

Las Vegas man, 69, arrested in sexual assault of child

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Francisco Vivar-Galvez

Detectives have arrested a Las Vegas man after an investigation revealed sexual misconduct with a child.

Francisco Vivar-Galvez, 69, faces six counts of sexual assault against a child under 14, and eight counts of lewdness with a child under 14.

The investigation started by Metro Police detectives Dec. 8 revealed that Vivar-Galvez provided before-school care during the 2012-13 academic year to a child at an apartment complex in the 3600 block of Swenson Street, near Twain Avenue.

Based on the investigation, Vivar-Galvez may have cared for several other children at the complex.

He is currently in custody at the Clark County Detention Center.

The incident remains under investigation, and anyone who may have additional information concerning more victims is urged to call Metro Police at (702) 828-3421, or to remain anonymous (702) 385-5555.

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