Rochester Man Accused of Sexually Abusing Children

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Rochester man is facing multiple charges in connection with a child sexual abuse case. 

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The alleged sexual assaults occurred at a residence in Rochester, the criminal complaint says. Olmsted County Court records indicate he made his first court appearance on Friday. 

He was arrested after law enforcement spoke with the two victims, who the charges indicate were under the age of 16 at the time of the alleged sex assaults, earlier this month. 

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Charges: Rochester, MN Man Sexually Abused Two Children Multiple Times

38-year-old Eliazar Hinojosa is facing one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. 

Rochester police began the investigation into the alleged sexual abuse on March 7. 

One of the victims told law enforcement during an interview at her school in Rochester that Hinojosa sexually abused her multiple times while she was asleep, the charges say. She said the abuse stopped when she reached the 8th grade. 

The other victim told police Hinojosa sexually assaulted her multiple times per week over a three year span. She alleged the abuse began when she was 10 and ended when she turned 12, according to the court document. 

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, resources are available for help. Visit the RAINN website (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network) or dial 800-656-HOPE (800-656-4673).

The complaint does not indicate whether or not Hinojosa gave a statement to law enforcement. 

Hinojosa’s conditional bail was set at $75,000 on Friday and he is not listed on the Olmsted County roster as of Sunday morning. His next court appearance is scheduled for later this month.