Ferndale houseguest reportedly sexually molested child
A houseguest in Ferndale reportedly had inappropriate sexual contact with a child.
Ferndale police booked Juenal Garcia Jr., 26, into Whatcom County Jail on suspicion of first-degree child molestation on Sunday, Jan. 12.
Garcia was scheduled to make his first appearance in Whatcom County Superior Court Monday afternoon.
Officers responded to a 911 call from the family stating that Garcia, who was a houseguest, made sexual contact with their minor child, Ferndale spokesperson Riley Sweeney told The Bellingham Herald.
Verbal statements and physical evidence supported the accusation, Sweeney said.
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▪ Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services: 24-hour Help Line: 360-715-1563, Email: info@dvsas.org.
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▪ WWU Consultation and Sexual Assault Support Survivor Advocacy Services: 360-650-3700 or wp.wwu.edu/sexualviolence/.
▪ Brigid Collins Family Support Center: 360-734-4616, brigidcollins.org.
