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Midland man arrested for continuous sexual abuse of a child
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Gabriella Meza , as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· August 21, 2026
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Key points The man, Sebastian Joe Villegas, now faces these serious allegations. An investigation that began in 2019 led to the arrest of a man on charges of continuous sexual abuse of a child.
An investigation that began in 2019 led to the arrest of a man on charges of continuous sexual abuse of a child. The man, Sebastian Joe Villegas, now faces these serious allegations. Details of the case are limited, but it is known that the investigation resulted in his arrest and charges.
Further information about the allegations and the investigation can be found through the source. The charges against Villegas are severe and indicate a lengthy period of alleged abuse.
The source provides more details about the case and the charges against Sebastian Joe Villegas.
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Category: safety Published: August 21, 2026 Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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