On Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 12:04 pm, Yuma Police Officers began an investigation in reference to continuous sexual abuse.
The initial investigation revealed Jim Gaines, 51 years old of Yuma, had been sexually abusing the female victim beginning in 1999. Gaines was later located and arrested at 7 pm. Gaines was booked into the Yuma County Detention Facility for:
- Continuous sexual abuse
- Sexual conduct with a minor
- Child molestation
Today, Gaines had his initial appearance at Yuma Justice Court and held on no bond. The case is currently under investigation.
The Yuma Police Department encourages anybody with any information about this investigation to please call Detective Miguel Sanchez at (928) 373-4670 or 78-Crime to remain anonymous.
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