Elk Grove Police Arrest Sacramento Man in in Child Sex Assualt Case

Charles Licop

Suspect used social networking site to prey on juvenile


This morning Elk Grove Police arrested 31-year-old Charles Licop of Sacramento for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old male.

According to police reports, officers received information that Licop had established communications with the 13-year-old high school student by way of a social networking site. Through this communication, arrangements were made to pick up the victim after school.

On October 21, 2009, Licop arrived at the high school located in Sacramento and picked up the victim. Charles Licop then drove the victim to a vacant residence in Elk Grove where the assault took place.

Licop had previously resided at this residence and had knowledge that the home was vacant. After the assault, Licop drove the 13-year-old victim back to school and dropped him off. The victim later reported the crime to local law enforcement.

The suspect was taken into custody in Sacramento and is currently in custody at the Sacramento County Main Jail. Licop is being held on charges of 288(a) Penal Code (Lewd or Lascivious act with a child under 14) and 286(c)(1) (Sodomy - Under 14 and more that 10 years younger that suspect).

Police seek information

The Elk Grove Police Department is asking anyone with information regarding this crime, or any knowledge of additional victims, to call the Elk Grove Police Department Detective Bureau at (916) 478-8060.