SALINE COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Saline County are investigating a suspect for alleged child sex crimes.

Juan Carlos Cruz-Vergara, 31, Salina, was arrested following a disturbance late Sunday night, according to Police Captain Chris Trocheck.

The disturbance began after the mother of a 12-year-old girl discovered that Cruz-Vergara had been improperly touching the girl sometime between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. at a Salina residence.

Trocheck said the man and the girl are acquainted.

Cruz-Vergara was booked into jail early Monday morning on a requested charge of aggravated indecent liberties