Bay Area man arrested for kidnapping minor in Porterville

PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A Bay Area man was arrested for meeting up with a minor for the purpose of committing a lewd or sexual act in Porterville, committing a felony while released on bail, and kidnapping, police say.

According to the Porterville Police Department, on Dec. 29, a girl in Porterville reported being contacted by a man on Snapchat. Officials say 20-year-old Mario Anthony Godinez arranged to meet with her and then took her to his home in Richmond.

She remained in Richmond for several days before she was returned to Porterville…

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