Detained immigrant held for child rape

Updated: Sunday, 04 Sep 2011, 4:26 PM MDT
Published : Sunday, 04 Sep 2011, 4:26 PM MDT
Web Producer: Bill Diven



SANTA FE (KRQE) - A man locked up in the Santa Fe County jail on an immigration charge is now also accused of raping a 4-year-old girl.

New Mexico State Police say MartÃ*n Soriano, 43, is in custody held on suspicion of child rape, child molestation and aggravated indecent exposure.

Investigators say the alleged victim told other family members about the alleged abuse after being left for babysitting at Soriano's house.

Soriano is from El Salvador.

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