The Long Beach Police Department has apprehended a man in connection with an alleged sexual assault of a minor, with suspicions raised about potential additional victims. Arrested last Thursday was 34-year-old Gabriel Vigil of Long Beach, nabbed at his home by Child and Elder Abuse detectives. The catalyst for the suspect's capture appears to be a distressing incident involving a female teenage student from Cabrillo High School, who was reportedly targeted off-campus by Vigil, a substitute staff member and sports coach. This information comes directly from the Long Beach Police Department's official press release.
In their efforts to fully reveal the incident's gravity, detectives moved swiftly to commence their investigation and were able to gather enough evidence to quickly make an arrest. As reported by the Long Beach Police Department, Vigil is currently held on charges including one count of statutory rape, one count of arranging a meeting with a minor for lewd purposes, and one count of contacting a minor to commit a felony, with bail set at $100,000.
Law enforcement urges anyone with information or who may have been affected to come forward. Child and Elder Abuse Detective Jared Asato can be reached at (562) 570-7321 for reporting any additional incidents. Those wishing to remain anonymous have the option to provide tips through "LA Crime Stoppers" by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the "P3 Tips" app, or visiting their website.
