St. George Man Facing Felony Sexual Abuse, Rape of a Child Charges

A Southern Utah man is being held in the Washington County Jail after police say a 9-year-old girl reported she had been sexually assaulted by a family friend.

The girl said the sexual assault happened last year while she was at Alexander Valderrama's house in St. George.

Valderrama, also known as Felix Martin-Fabian, according to arrest records, admitted to the sexual assault.

Police say his confession confirmed the girl's report.

Valderrama is currently being held on an Immigration hold.

He faces first-degree felony charges for rape and sexual abuse of a child.