Crime & Safety
Accused Child Molester Case Moves Forward
South City plumber Leonardo Gonzalez faces 108 counts of molesting an eight-year-old.
A man arrested in South San Francisco on May 2 and accused of 108 counts of child molestation was back in court this week.
Leonardo Gonzalez, a thirty-five-year old plumber from South City, showed up for his preliminary hearing, accompanied by defense attorney Steve Chase.
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According to the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office, four prosecution witnesses testified at the prelim: Jeffrey Lee, Matthew McNichol, Andrea Wideman, and Lupe Mejia. The defense presented no evidence and the court held Gonzalez to answer on all charges.
The case was continued to July 3 at 8:45 a.m. for a superior court arraignment.
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Gonzalez was taken into custody in the 800 block of Baden Avenue, according to police, after a month-long investigation that suggested Gonzalez had molested a child under 10 years old.
Further information released by the DA's office states the victim was eight-years-old. A hospital laboratory conducting a routine test on the girl showed signs of sexual abuse. Police were notified, and arrested Gonzalez.
Gonzalez is in custody on no bail status.
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