OIS2020-0001 SAPD Crime Report CI 2020-01709_Redacted

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Santa Ana PD 2020-01709 Report by Nolan, Michael 3583 6 of 1 O , County of Orange. At that time, she was seated at a table in the living room of her residence. CV2 recalled that her cousin, Miguel Mercado was seated directly to the right of her. While seated to the right of CV2, Miguel reached over and touched her waist, outside of her clothing. While keeping his hand outside of CV2's clothing, Miguel proceeded to move his hand up CV2's torso, ultimately touching the bottom of her right breast, outside of her clothing. CV2 related that the aforementioned physical contact was unwanted and unsolicited. CV2 stated she responded by getting up from the table and away from Miguel. She related that upon returning to the table she positioned herself further away from Miguel. While speaking with CV2 about the incident she related that other family members were present during the aforementioned incident; however, the incident went unnoticed by her family members. When asked how her family members were unable to notice the aforementioned assault, CV2 related, "He's pretty discrete". CV2 related that she never confronted Miguel about the aforementioned sexual assault, nor did Miguel make any efforts to discuss the incident with her. It should be noted that at the time of the alleged incident, CV2 was (15) years of age and Miguel was (31) years of age. While speaking with CV2 she was asked to describe her relationship with Miguel. She related that she attempts to stay away from Miguel and keeps her conversations with him "short, so nothing happens". When asked to elaborate, CV2 related that Miguel has a tendency to get "close" and can become "touchy". CV2 was asked about any additional related incidents involving her and Miguel. CV2 related that in the past there has been incidents where Miguel has made physical contact with her, via touching her thigh, tickling her, or touching another non-sexual and/or intimate body part of hers, which has resulted in her feeling uncomfortable. She estimated that since she was in (5th) grade there have been approximately 10-15 incidents, where Miguel has made unwanted physical contact with her, resulting in her feeling uncomfortable. While speaking with CV2 she was asked if any of Miguel 's physical contact with her has ever been accompanied by a conversation of a sexual nature. CV2 recalled an incident when she was in (6th) grade. She recalled that at the time of the incident she was wearing a dress for his sister's graduation. She related the Miguel touched her leg and inquired if she had shaved her leg. Miguel's inquiry about CV2 shaving her legs was then followed by Miguel telling CV2 that one day she was going to grow up to be "so pretty" and that she would ultimately become prettier than her sisters . CV2 recalled feeling "freaked out" by the aforementioned interaction and subsequent comments made by Miguel. CV2 was asked about any previous disclosures of the aforementioned incident which occurred on 12-31- 2019 prior to speaking with me. CV2 related that she has not disclosed the incident to anyone prior to speaking with me. CV2 related that aside from the 12-31-2019 incident, she has disclosed the past unwanted physical contact from Miguel to her oldest sister, Cynde Mercado and to CV1. CV2 was asked about her desired disposition of this investigation. CV2 related that her desire is for Miguel to be required to register as a sex offender and receive therapy. While speaking with CV2, I asked her if she had any photographs of Miguel available. CV2 was able to produce a photograph of Miguel on her cellular telephone. CV2 related that the photograph of Miguel was taken on 12-25-2018. CV2 later emailed me the photograph shown, which was printed, entered into evidence (EP: 20-00879), and secured into an evidence locker at the SAPD. CV2 was later shown a California Department of Motor Vehicles (OMV) photograph of Miguel A Mercado Segura and positively identified Miguel as her cousin and the subject she was referring to. The OMV photograph of Miguel was later entered into evidence (EP: 20-00880) and secured into an evidence locker at the SAPD. Prior to the conclusion of my interview with CV2 , I asked her if she felt that there was any additional information I should be made aware of. During that time, CV2 disclosed that a couple of years ago, CV1 confided in her and disclosed that Miguel had exposed his penis to her. She further advised tha t on Thursday, 11-28-2019, CV1 disclosed to her that Miguel had touched her vagina under her clothing. CV2 related that CV1 during the 11-28-2019, CV1 did not disclose when the actual assault took place. Upon th e conclusion of my intervi ew with CV2, I contacted CV3. CV3 was escorted to a private non-