Jury finds former DHS worker guilty of sexual assault

Jorge Alcon, 70, BENCO, sexual assault of a child
Jorge Alcon, 70, BENCO, sexual assault of a child

BENTONVILLE -- A jury deliberated for 11 hours before finding a former DHS worker guilty of sexually assaulting a 4-year-old girl.

Jorge Alcon, 71, faces from five to 20 years in prison, a fine up to $15,000 or both. Sentencing proceedings began Thursday and resume today.

Alcon stood between his attorneys as Circuit Judge Brad Karren read the guilty verdict and asked the jury foreman whether is was a unanimous vote.

"Yes, sir," the foreman replied. The jury consisted for four men and eight women and all told Karren it was a unanimous verdict.

Alcon worked for the state Department of Human Services as a program assistant and provided transportation and supervision for visitations. The girl was in foster care.

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The now 6-year-old girl testified Alcon showed her his "pee-pee" and asked her to touch it while she was in a bathroom with Alcon.

Alcon was taking the girl on visits to see her mother and sister.

Jurors spent hours listening to police interviews of Alcon where he described the 4-year-old as the sexual aggressor and said he never touched the girl in a sexual manner.

Prosecutors didn't call any witnesses for the sentencing.

Alcon's attorneys called one witness before the proceedings ended for the day. Roberto Granados said Alcon was a former pastor and described him as a quiet and good person.

Carrie Dobbs, deputy prosecutor, asked Granados if he was aware the Alcon was investigated six or seven years ago by the state Department of Human Services concerning the sexual abuse of another child.

Granados said he recently learned of the old investigation, but it didn't change his opinion of Alcon.

Dobbs requested Alcon be remanded into the custody of the Sheriff's Office since the jury had found him guilty.

Alcon was released from custody on $75,000 bond after his arrest. Jay Martin, one of Alcon's attorneys, asked that his client remain free.

"He's not a flight risk," Martin said.

Karren allowed Alcon to remain free, but ordered Alcon not to have any contact with any minors.

NW News on 04/13/2018

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