Felony Filed In Child Molesting Case
Another case of an alleged child molesting in Kosciusko County. This time, the suspect faces a Level 1 felony.
Mariano Sanchez Medina, 23, was taken into police custody Thursday, two days after he allegedly forced a sex act on the female victim, only identified as being under the age of 14.
According to the probable cause affidavit filed with the prosecutor’s officer, Medina attempted to have sex with the girl while her mother was taking a bath. The woman entered the room and observed both Medina and the girl pulling up their pants. The girl told a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department detective that Medina placed her on her stomach and was attempting to have sex with her.
During an interview with police detectives, the woman said in May she observed Medina holding the girl’s hands behind her and simulating a sex act. She said he begged her not to tell police at that time.
Medina was arrested and being held on a $6,000 surety bond for one Level 1 felony count of child molesting. If convicted, a Level 1 felony carries a term of imprisonment between 20 and 40 years.
Indiana changed its felony classifications in July from and A through D system, to Levels 1 through 6. (See information)