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EDINBURG, Texas – A Hidalgo County jury found Gabriel Rivera-Cabrales, 46, of Pharr, guilty of Indecency with a Child by Sexual Contact. The jury’s verdict was returned on December 19, 2024.
On February 25, 2024, the Pharr Police Department responded to a call in reference to a report involving Rivera-Cabrales and a 15-year-old child. The police found during its investigation that there was enough to charge the Defendant with Indecency with a Child by Sexual Contact.
During the trial, the jury heard testimony about three other victims that were previously abused by Rivera-Cabrales.
He was sentenced to 10 years in prison after being found guilty. The jury trial was heard by Israel Ramon, Jr. in the 430th District Court of Hidalgo County.
“I am thankful for the prosecutors who handled this case and our law enforcement partners at the Pharr Police Department for their hard work and dedication to the children of our community,” said Hidalgo County District Attorney Toribio “Terry” Palacios.
The charges are the result of an investigation conducted by the Pharr Police Department, the Hidalgo County District Attorney’s Office, and the Hidalgo and Starr County Children’s Advocacy Center.
Assistant Criminal District Attorneys Andrea Maldonado and Alejandra Robledo Guerra prosecuted the case.
