Bridgeport Man Arrested in Alleged Child Sex Assaults

Bridgeport police arrested 45-year-old Jose Lopez on allegations that he sexually assaulted four children, ages 3 to 12, between June and October at locations in the city. Investigators say Lopez told them he went door to door offering lawn-cutting services; some children alleged he offered money or gifts for help before assaulting them, and that he forced them to watch pornography. Lopez faces multiple charges related to alleged sexual assaults and harm to minors, along with other charges including unlawful restraint and commercial sexual abuse. Police said he was previously convicted of illegal sexual contact in a 2005 case and served prison time. He was held on $2 million bond, and investigators have asked any additional victims to come forward.