Man in jail on suspicion of sexually assaulting two minors, deputies say
A 24-year-old man is in jail on suspicion of sexually assaulting two minors.
Ethan Libby of Fresno is accused of committing sexual acts against minors, contacting minors for the purposes of sex and possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), deputies said.
Detectives followed up on a CyberTip Friday afternoon and contacted Libby at the Bridgewood Crossing apartment complex, located at West Bullard and North Gentry avenues in Fresno.
While detectives were investigating, they learned that Libby had allegedly sexually assaulted two minors.
Libby was arrested and his electronic devices were collected for further analysis, deputies said.
Detectives are concerned there might be additional victims who have not yet come forward.
Libby is charged with four felonies, including oral copulation or sexual penetration of a child 10 or younger; possession of child pornography; use of a minor to sell/produce pornography; miscellaneous offense and arranging a meeting with a minor for lewd and lascivious behavior.
Libby remains in jail on $245,000 bail.
Anyone with information is asked to call HSI Special Agent Monique Jacques at 559-351-1019. Tips may also be submitted to Valley Crime Stoppers at 559-498-7867 or online at www.valleycrimestoppers.org. Tipsters can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward.
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