Registered Sex Offender Accused Of Assaulting Child In Oakdale
SALIDA (CBS13) - A registered sex offender living in Salida is suspected of assaulting a child under 14, police say.
The Oakdale Police Department says an arrest warrant was issued for 40-year-old Christopher Michael Munson. Investigators believe Munson to be responsible for sexually assaulting a child in Oakdale back in August.
Thursday, with the help of the Stanislaus County Sheriff's SWAT team, officers moved to arrest Munson. Officers say Munson tried to run from them, but he was soon caught by a K9 team.
Munson was booked at Stanislaus County Jail and is facing sexual assault charges, as well as weapons violations due to officers saying he had a weapon when he was arrested.
Investigators say Munson knew the victim and the victim's family before the alleged assault.
According to the Megan's Law website, Munson was convicted in 2000 for continuous sexual abuse of a child.