Aptos Man Arrested for Past Child Abuse

A man from Aptos, aged 67, has been arrested for sexual misconduct with a child. This happened years ago. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office made the arrest on March 21. They got a warrant after getting a tip about the abuse. The Sheriff's Office did not say exactly when the abuse happened. They only mentioned it was several years ago. The man, Kevin Hurley, was charged with several crimes. These include inappropriate acts with a child and trying to stop a victim or witness from talking. Investigators found out about at least two victims. They think there might be more. This is because Hurley was involved in a local youth farming program and a church group. The Sheriff's Office is still looking into the case. They want anyone with information to call their dispatch line at 831-471-1121. This case raises important questions. How can we better protect children from such abuse? What more can community programs do to ensure safety? It's crucial to think about these issues. The community needs to be vigilant and report any suspicions. This can help prevent future abuse and bring justice to victims. It's also important to note that abuse can happen anywhere. Even in places we think are safe, like youth programs and churches. This case shows why it's so important to have strong safeguards in place. These can help protect children and catch abusers. The investigation is still going on. The Sheriff's Office is doing its best to find all victims and bring Hurley to justice. They need the public's help. Anyone with information should come forward. This can make a big difference in the case.