38-year-old arrested for alleged sex crimes with a 16-year-old, Merced police say
A Merced man was in jail Friday after he was accused of having sex with a minor.
Merced police announced the arrest of 38-year-old Jess Burris.
Detectives investigated after receiving reports of Burris’ alleged sex crimes with a 16-year-old that occurred several times over the past year.
Burris was booked into Merced County jail on charges of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor and/or oral copulation with a person under 18.
The investigation is ongoing, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact detective Alicia Gorman at 209-388-7715 or by email at GormanA@CityofMerced.org or can remain anonymous by calling 209-385-4725. The case number is 23-13842.
Anthony Galaviz
The Fresno Bee