Bradenton man charged with raping a child, cops say
A 36-year-old Bradenton man is charged with capital sexual battery after he raped a child over the course of several years, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies say Antonio Gonzalez-Pichardo began sexually abusing the child when she was under the age of 7.
An investigation was launched Feb. 9 after the victim disclosed the abuse. Gonzalez-Pichardo was arrested the same day. He was booked into the Manatee County jail and remains in custody without bond.
This story was originally published February 17, 2021 at 11:31 AM.