TURLOCK, Calif. — A Turlock man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a child molestation investigation, and investigators think there may be more victims.
According to the Turlock Police Department, 54-year-old James Hooker was arrested by Ceres police.
Police say the investigation started when the victim, who is now an adult, came across officers during an unrelated case. She told them her four-year relationship with Hooker started when she was 15 and in middle school.
She allegedly told them she met him through social media and then they got married after she turned 18.
An investigation began and a warrant was issued for Hooker’s arrest. He’s accused of lewd acts with a child and possession of material depicting sexual conduct of a person under 18.
Investigators say Hooker was previously involved in publicized relationships with young women that were controversial around the community. They now think there may be other victims that haven’t come forward yet.
Anyone with information about Hooker or a similar circumstance can call Detective Frank Navarro at (209) 664-7319.
