A Cape Coral man will serve two life sentences in a case involving the sexual molestation of a child.
Benjamin Perez Rodriguez, 64, of Cape Coral, found guilty in May of sexual battery on a child younger than 12 and lewd or lascivious molestation, was sentenced Monday.
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In 2019, a child told a parent about sexual abuse by the defendant. Their parent contacted the Cape Coral Police Department and an investigation began.
That investigation led to the identification of Rodriguez and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office assisted in this case with apprehending and transporting the defendant to Florida from Puerto Rico.
