Thu. Dec 12th, 2024

Police detectives are seeking additional victims in reference to a sexual assault of a minor, according to the Tustin Police Department.

In December of 2023, Tustin PD was notified of a sexual assault of a minor that occurred in 2021. The suspect has been identified as Marco Castro.

The investigation revealed Castro convinced the minor to enter their vehicle near the 15700 block of Tustin Village Way. Once in the vehicle, Castro sexually assaulted the victim.

In December 2023, Castro approached the victim again and the crime was reported. Castro was known to identify themselves to victims as “Julie” or “Juliet.”

Editor’s Note – Castro has long dyed blond hair and appears to wear makeup. It is not known if he identifies as a woman.

Castro is currently in custody and Tustin Detectives believe there are additional victims who remain unidentified.

The Tustin Police Department is urging anyone who believes they may have been victimized by Castro to contact Detective Melendrez at 714-573-3372 or gmelendrez@tustinca.org.

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Art Pedroza Editor
Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

By Art Pedroza

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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