A man accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl multiple times was tracked down and captured in Ventura County recently, authorities announced Wednesday.
Hector Magana of Oxnard, 24, was arrested on March 18 after an investigation revealed he had contacted a minor with the intent to commit sexual acts, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office stated in its news release.
Investigators said that Magana, using the fake name “Damian,” contacted the 12-year-old victim between Dec. 2024 and Jan. 2025 through social media platforms and began “grooming” her.
“Magana arranged to meet with the victim in person on 3 different occasions in the City of Camarillo where he sexually assaulted her,” the Sherrif’s Office said.
Magana was formally charged with seven felony counts of lewd acts upon a child and investigators believe there may be more victims.
Anyone with further information should contact the Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.