HURON, Calif. (KFSN) -- A five-month investigation has led to the arrest of a 20-year-old Salinas man for child sex crimes.
Huron police say on July 30, 2022, officers responded to a location regarding threatening phone calls.
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Through the investigation, detectives learned Ariel Ruiz of Salinas allegedly used social media accounts to talk to and meet with teenagers ranging from 14 to 15 years old.
At 7 p.m. Friday, Huron police officers found Ruiz in the area of Myrtle and Los Angeles St. in Huron and arrested him on multiple charges including sexual intercourse with a minor and stalking.
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Ruiz's bail is set at $95,000.
Investigators believe there could possibly be more victims and are encouraging them to come forward and contact the Huron Police Department.