An 18-year-old man made his first appearance in court Friday on charges of sexually assaulting two girls, ages 6 and 7, at an Anaheim daycare center where he worked.
Daniel Antonio Martinez of Buena Park is charged with three counts of lewd acts on a child younger than 14 and three counts of sexual penetration of a child younger than 10. He also faces sentencing enhancement allegations for multiple victims and substantial sexual contact with a child.
Martinez could face up to 75 years to life in prison if convicted at trial.
Martinez allegedly sexually assaulted the girls between the beginning of August and Nov. 9 of this month, according to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office.
On Nov. 9, the 6-year-old told a relative that she was feeling pain, which ultimately prompted the family to call police. Additional investigation led police to the second alleged victim, prosecutors said.
Investigators are concerned there may be more victims and encouraged anyone to call OCDA investigator Brad Tanner at (714) 347-8794.
—City News Service