VALDOSTA, Ga. — A Valdosta man has been arrested after being accused of raping and molesting a child for over a year.
Gilberto Valencia, 44, was arrested by the Valdosta Police Department on Tuesday.
On Monday, at about 10:00 a.m., the Valdosta Police Department was made aware that a minor under the age of 16-years-old, had been a victim of a sexual assault for over a year within Valdosta.
VPD Detectives were notified and began to investigate the allegations. Through a thorough investigation, detectives determined that Valencia had sexual contact with a juvenile victim numerous times throughout a year.
Valencia is facing multiple charges including felony rape and aggravated child molestation. He is currently at Lowndes County Jail.
The victim also reported that incidents occurred in a jurisdiction outside of the city limits of Valdosta. Detectives are working with this agency as well, so Valencia may face further charges.
“I am proud of our detectives that worked this case to ensure that this offender will be held accountable for his actions. Our thoughts go out to the victim and the victim’s family. They have a long healing process ahead of them.” Chief Leslie Manahan.
If anyone has any information on this case call the Valdosta Police Department Detective Bureau at 229-293-3145.
