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Buffalo police make arrest in connection to rape and sexual abuse of a child

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Buffalo Police Department announced an arrest was made on Sunday in connection to the rape and sexual abuse of a child.

Police said a 911 call notified officers of multiple instances of sexual abuse of a child by a person known to the victim on Bloomfield Avenue and a suspect was apprehended.

According to police, 19-year-old Antonio Vives of Buffalo was charged with:

  • One count of first-degree rape
  • One count of first-degree sexual conduct against a child
  • One count of first-degree criminal sexual act
  • One count of first-degree sex abuse

Police said the Special Victims Unit detectives will continue to investigate.