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Turlock man arrested for child molestation, multiple suspected victims
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Turlock man arrested for child molestation, multiple suspected victims

Police arrested a Turlock Manon on a felony warrant in connection with a child molestation case.

James Hooker, 54, was arrested Tuesday by the Ceres Police Department.

The arrest is part of an ongoing Turlock Police Department investigation.

The investigation began on May 17 when the victim, who is now an adult, reported the murders to police during an unrelated incident.

The victim reported that a 4-year relationship with Hooker began when she was a 15-year-old middle school student.

She said they met through social media and their relationship continued until she turned 18, when they got married.

The Turlock Police Department investigated the evidence and statements, which led to a warrant for Hooker’s arrest.

He was booked into the Stanislaus County Jail on charges of lewdness with a child and possession of material depicting the sexual conduct of a person under 18.

Detectives are looking for additional victims as Hooker has previously been involved in highly publicized relationships with young women, sparking controversy in the community.

Law enforcement officials believe there may be other victims who have yet to come forward.

“Having James Hooker off the streets is a victory for the community and especially for the potential victims who may have been at risk,” said the case detective. “This is an important step, but our work is far from over.”

We believe there may be other victims and will continue to follow all leads to ensure justice is served.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Frank Navarro at (209) 664-7319.

Tips can also be submitted to the Turlock Police Department Tip Line at (209) 668-5550 extension 6780 or by email at [email protected].

Anonymous tips can be left with Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636 or (866) 602-7463 and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Tips can also be submitted online at www.stancrimetips.org or by texting “StanCS” to 738447.