Police: Man posed as high school student on social media, sexually assaulted young victims

(WHDH) — A 26-year-old man is facing criminal charges after he posed as a high school student on social media and sexually assaulted two young victims, authorities said.

Lafayette A. Castillo, of Beaverton, Oregon, was indicted Friday on charges including two counts of first-degree rape, attempted rape, three counts of first-degree sexual abuse, five counts of second-degree sexual abuse, and two counts of third-degree sodomy, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.

Castillo used Snapchat and Instagram to pose as a high school student so he could talk with children online, detectives said. He then allegedly met up with two victims, ages 12 and 14, and sexually assaulted them.

A judge ordered Castillo held on $1.5 million bail.

Anyone with information on Castillo or can help identify other potential victims is urged to call the sheriff’s office at 503-846-2700.

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