On Tuesday, April 25, 2023, Deputies began an investigation regarding indecent liberties with a minor which was reported to Child Protective Services. On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, a child forensic interview with the victim was completed by Special Victims Unit Detectives (SVU).
During the interview, the victim disclosed that the victim’s step father, Efrain Guzman Mendez, had molested the victim since the victim was six years old. The victim recalled being forced to sleep in the bed with the stepfather and perform sex acts with him while the victim’s mother was out of town. This allegedly occurred nightly over the span of a month and a half.
Working with the District Attorney’s Office and Child Protective Services, Detectives presented evidence to the Magistrate whereby warrants were issued for Mr. Mendez’s arrest.
SVU Detectives discovered that Mr. Mendez was in the Durham area. Detectives made contact with Durham Police Officers who arrested Mr. Mendez on Monday, April 29, 2023, and transported him to the Durham County Detention Center where he was given a $500,000 secured bond.
Mr. Mendez was booked into the Alamance County Detention Center on Monday, April 29, 2023. During a first appearance hearing for his charges, Mr. Mendez’s bond was reduced to $300,000 secured.
This case file is being forwarded to additional counties for further investigation as the family has only resided in Alamance County for just over a year. Additional charges are possible.
Name: Efrain Guzman Mendez W/M/39
Address: Mebane, N.C.
Charges: 1ct: Felony Statutory Rape of a Child Under 15, 1ct: Felony Indecent Liberties with a Child, 1ct: Felony Sex Act by Parent/Custodian
Bond: $300,000 secured
