35-year-old Palm Coast resident Gonzalo Aragon was arrested for alleged molestation at a daycare in Crescent City, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office announced on Tuesday. Aragon was said to be the director of Future Little Learners Center, which is owned by his mother.
According to a report by the PCSO, the abuse in question took place in the playground section of the daycare. Aragon is said to have inappropriately touched the victim on their rear and in ‘other areas’. The victim reported what was happening to their parents, who reported it to the PCSO.
An investigation into the alleged incidents involved interviews with other children present at the time. Some of these children reportedly told deputies that Aragon had the victim sit on his lap and touched them. The victim’s own description lined up.
An arrest warrant for Aragon was received on Friday, and he was arrested that day. He was booked into the Flagler County jail before being extradited to Putnam County on Monday. Aragon was charged with molestation of a victim less than 12 years of age, and denied bond. Records show he resides in Palm Coast’s W Section.
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone who potentially has more information on Aragon’s alleged crime to contact them at (386) 329-0800.
