
“Probably one of the most satisfying cases of my career, where I was able to bring this person to light and show justice in that regard,” Morgan said. However, with new casualties in October, police were finally able to file a proceeding against Cortez and arrest him.īryce Morgan, the chief detective in this case, was not born when the first allegations were made. In fact, former Little League coaches and community volunteers were investigated for similar crimes in 19, but nothing got stuck because the statute of limitations was gone. I’m surprised he took so long to be arrested. I was always trying to seduce people over there. I tell my grandchildren to keep the same thing away from that house,” said the neighbor. “I don’t let them go over there, go over there, go over there, go over there. One neighbor warned the children to stay away from Cortez. Hollister Police Chief Detective Bryce Morgan said:Ĭortez was well known in the community for his community services and coaching dating back to the 70’s.Īt least one neighbor said Cortez’s house is known as a playhouse with games and a pinball machine. Detectives say the reporting party can choose to remain anonymous. Hear from everyone y is a victim of Cortez or has information about him. They will actually use the resources they have, step forward, just stand together and reveal their stories and truths, “Morgan said. The victims have come forward and have stood with other victims who have come out since then. Police Believes that Cortez may have more victims. Fearing Cortez is a threat to the community that has revoked Cortez’s release and put it on hold without release. He has accused him of molesting a boy since the victim was only seven years old. Morgan was given 27 serious crimes to a 74-year-old boy in court on Friday. Bryce Morgan, the chief detective of the company, was not born when the first proceeding was filed. However, in October, a new victim came out and police finally filed a lawsuit against Cortez and was able to arrest him. However, nothing got stuck because the statute of limitations was gone. Former Little League coaches and community volunteers were investigated for similar crimes in 19. Neighbor Hugo Carrillo said, “From that house.” “He had a pinball machine at home and was always trying to seduce him over there.

At least one neighbor said Cortez’s house was known as a playhouse with games and pinball machines, one neighbor was a child. Well-known in the community for community services and coaches. Gilbert Cortez was arrested on Thursday at his College Street Bryce Morgan’s chief detective said, “He returned home on suspicion of molesting boys dating back to the 1980s. A 74-year-old Hollister man and a former Little League coach who were investigated for molesting a boy decades ago but weren’t arrested are behind the bar on bailless holds after new victims appear.
