Pembroke Park police have arrested a 37-year-old man on charges of sexually assaulting a minor, a case that has now garnered considerable attention due to the severity of the allegations. Nivenson Sarazin was taken into custody on Friday, with authorities slapping him with 22 counts, including sexual assault, battery, cruelty towards a child, and possession of obscene material, as per NBC Miami.
The incident reportedly occurred within the confines of an apartment complex located at the 3700 block of Southwest 52nd Avenue. Following a statement by hospital staff to police on Wednesday, the investigation was quickly launched. Sarazin initially denied the charges but later admitted to the crime, acknowledging his awareness of its gravity. According to WSVN, the victim, the 10-year-old cousin of Sarazin's girlfriend, informed hospital staff about the assaults, which prompted the authorities to act swiftly and to duly arrest Sarazin.
In a disquieting admission, Sarazin confessed to inappropriate interactions with the child, including having the minor take nude photos on his phone. "He knows what was occurring during each incident, and he understands it's 'not normal to touch a minor' but he 'loses control,'" detailed the arrest affidavit, highlighting a chilling disregard for the well-being of the young victim, as reported by NBC Miami.
As the investigation delved deeper into the case, more details of the abuse surfaced. "Sarazin stated that he has kissed the...female countless times on the lips and could not provide an exact number," according to the affidavit filed by police. This statement shines a distressing light on the repeated and egregious nature of the misconduct alleged. It seems that as his questioning wrapped up, some semblance of regret emerged when he expressed, "I should've just asked for a lawyer," pointedly noted in the report obtained by NBC Miami.
Currently, Sarazin is held in custody, with the legal process to soon unfold as the charges against him await adjudication.
