Gardena's former councilman arrested in child molestation case
Gardena City Councilman Oscar Medrano, who resigned from his post Tuesday night, was arrested today on suspicion of child molestation, sheriff’s deputies said.
“We are confirming that we have an open investigation and he was arrested this morning,” said Sgt. Dan Scott of the Sheriff’s Department’s Special Victims Bureau.
Medrano was arrested on suspicion of lewd conduct with a child under 14.
“That’s all we can put out right now,” Scott said.
Medrano announced his resignation Tuesday night in a letter to the City Council.
Medrano cited health concerns for his decision.
“Due to the ongoing, unpredictable health problems that I’m experiencing, it has become very apparent to me that I am no longer able to serve in my current council member capacity.”
Scott said more information will become available later today.
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