WILLIMANTIC — The Willimantic Police Department arrested Kenner Heredia-Santiago on Oct. 8, bringing to a close an extensive investigation initiated by the Willimantic Detective Division earlier this year.
The investigation began on Jan. 26 following an incident reported by a minor victim.
The Willimantic Detective Division investigated the case, which led to an arrest warrant being signed by Danielson Superior Court.
Since the signing of the warrant last month, Willimantic detectives sought the whereabouts of Heredia-Santiago.
On Oct. 7, a Willimantic police detective learned of Heredia-Santiago’s location in Norwich.
The Willimantic Police Department notified the Norwich Police Department, whose officers assisted in taking Heredia-Santiago into custody.
Heredia-Santiago was transported back to the Willimantic Police Department where he was processed on charges of sexual assault in the first degree with a victim under 18 years old and actor in a guardian role, sexual assault in the first degree, and illegal sexual contact with a victim under the age of 16.
Heredia-Santiago was held on a court-set cash or surety bond and was scheduled to appear Oct. 9 in Danielson Superior Court.
