Do you know Earnest B. Gonzales of Las Cruces? Accused of sex with a minor

Earnest Gonzales of Las Cruces, New Mexico

Charged with

criminal sexual penetration of a minor

Alledged pedophile arrested and released on bond,

 Police investigating

Earnest B. Gonzales made a big mistake Valentines day. He allegedly went to the house of his paramour and got caught. The only problem is, to Earnest Gonzales, lovers comes in young packages.

According to charges filed by the Las Cruces police, Gonzales, 35, was saying good by to a 14 year old girl February 14th in the 5800 block of Stern Drive. Mom and dad were out of the house at the time. Gonzalez apparently stayed a little late and he was spotted by the girl's parents as he left the child's house, according to allegations.

Apparently, after questioning, the truth, according to Hoyle and someone else, started coming out. It is not clear who talked, Earnest B. Gonzales or the child, or whether it all a matter of speculation. No matter who spilled the beans, the girl allegedly had been having sex with Ernesto since she was 12 years old!

The Las Cruces Sun-News reported after picking the story up from a police department press release. According to the report, Ernie was arrested and charged with one fourth-degree felony count of criminal sexual penetration of a minor. Gonzales was transported to the Dona Ana County Detention Center with bond set at $5,000.

The investigation is on-going. That is a nice way of saying, if you have information on this sick relationship you should come forward. Those who remain silent for fear they are mistaken or to say they are not a "rat" are protecting and encouraging the theft of something precious: The childhood of a young girl has been robbed if allegations are true, and justice must be done.

If you know anything about a relationship between a little girl who lives in the 5800 block of Stern Drive and Earnest B. Gonzales, it is time for the truth to come out. In some of these cases the truth can set a man free. If the truth leads to proof of charges of criminal sexual penetration of a minor, then the quicker Gonzales can be isolated from those he might harm, the better.

All persons have the right to be presumed innocent unless and until they are proven guilty in a court of law. Sexual penetration of a minor is a serious charges and Gonzales has only been accused. For everyone's sake, let's hope the entire affair is a big mistake.  Pic not of suspect, courtesy of Google Images.