Fugitive arrested in Tucson for child sexual assault, kidnapping

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – A fugitive out of Clark County, Nevada has been arrested in Tucson on four charges relating to sexual assault of a minor.

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Luis Fernando Lopez Perez is facing charges of two counts of sexual assault against a child under 14-years-old, kidnapping of a minor in the first degree and luring a child or mentally ill person to engage in a sex act.

According to court documents 13 News obtained, Perez had a warrant for his arrest out of Clark County, Nevada from July 23 and was arrested by the Tucson Police Department on Oct. 20.

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Perez made his first court appearance in Pima County Court on Oct. 22 where a no bond hearing and fugitive warrant hearing was set for Oct. 26 at 1:30 p.m.

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