Hiawatha, IA- An individual from Hiawatha was taken into custody on Sunday on allegations that he had sexually abused a youngster who was nine years old at his apartment in Hiawatha.
The 38-year-old Arnoldo Martinez is being accused of sexual abuse in the second degree. This is his first appearance in court, which took place on Monday, and he is currently being held on a cash-only bail of $25,000.
The alleged instance of abuse took place on Sunday morning, as stated in a criminal complaint. First, the child informed a parent about the abuse, and then they informed a Hiawatha Police Officer about it.
On behalf of the child, a no-contact order has been submitted. It is unclear whether the man is related to the child or not.
The authorities have not disclosed more details about the incident.