Former College Professor Richard Tapia Re-Arrested in Palm Coast on Three New Child Molestation Felony Charges
Former college professor Richard Tapia was re-arrested in Palm Coast on three new felony counts of child molestation involving a 15-year-old runaway. The charges followed an initial arrest for interfering with minor custody, with further investigation uncovering the more serious allegations.
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Richard Tapia, a former college professor, was re-arrested in Palm Coast on three new felony counts of child molestation. The charges stemmed from an ongoing investigation involving a 15-year-old runaway female.
Authorities initially arrested Tapia for interfering with minor custody. Further investigation into the teen's time with Tapia led to the more serious molestation charges. The re-arrest highlighted a deepening legal situation for the former academic.
The victim in the case was a 15-year-old female. Details surrounding the specific allegations have not been fully released, but the nature of the charges indicated a significant escalation from the initial custody interference arrest.
Tapia's prior association with a higher education institution added another layer to the case. The Palm Coast Police Department continued its work on this sensitive investigation.
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