In early September, 2022, a victim reported sexual misconduct to Mebane Police Department Detectives. During and interview with the victim, Mebane Detectives learned of multiple incidents of Indecent Liberties with a Child which occurred at various locations outside of the Mebane Police Department’s jurisdiction. Mebane Detectives immediately notified the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit (SVU).
SVU Detectives were told by the victim that multiple incidents had occurred as far back as 2013 when the victim was a minor. The victim identified the suspect at Louie Otero. SVU Detectives developed probable cause to charge and arrest Mr. Otero.
On Thursday January 19, 2023, Detectives presented evidence to the Magistrate who issued a Felony Warrant for Mr. Otero’s arrest. Later the same day, Mr. Otero was arrested by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Alamance County Detectives are also working with Wake County Detectives who are currently investigating a similar incident involving the same victim which occurred within their jurisdiction.
Name: Louie Otero W/M/46
Address: 605 N. Fourth St., Mebane, N.C.
Charges: 1ct: Felony Indecent Liberties with a Child
Bond: $25,000 / confined at Orange County Jail
