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Jan 8, 1999

Man arrested for rape of minor in Corozal shop

A forty-six year old Salvadoran man has been arrested for rape in connection with an incident last month in Corozal but which was only reported this week. According to Corozal police, the man, Lazaro Amaya was working inside a shop when a young girl entered. The girl alleges Amaya grabbed her and then knocked her unconscious. She told police that when she came to, Amaya was sexually molesting her. He was arrested yesterday following the young lady’s report and today, Amaya was charged with forcible abduction, unlawful carnal knowledge and rape.


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