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Former CA Mayor Arrested On Suspicion Of Sex Crimes Against Minor
A former Northern California mayor was arrested Saturday on six charges, including suspected sex with a child aged 14 or 15.
SEBASTOPOL, CA — Former Sebastopol Mayor Robert Jacob was arrested Saturday in connection with the sexual assault of a child aged 14 or 15, according to multiple reports. He is suspected of committing lewd acts and forcible penetration of a minor, the Press Democrat reported.
Last month, police received a report of sexual assault committed by Jacob between December 2019 and March 2021, according to Sebastopol Police Chief Kevin Kilgore.
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Jacob, 44, was arrested Saturday morning on six charges including sex with a minor, transporting a minor with the purpose of having sex with them, distribution of child pornography and soliciting a minor for lewd purposes, Fox News reported.
Jacob is also a cannabis entrepreneur, according to multiple reports.
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