Valley man accused of offering girl money for sex
Alex R. Trusler
Photographer: Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
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Posted: 04/10/2012
LAVEEN, AZ - A Laveen man has been arrested after he allegedly offered two young girls money and drugs in exchange for sex.
Alex R. Trusler, 42, was booked into jail on charges of sexual abuse, sexual conduct with a minor, child prostitution and drug charges involving minors.
According to court documents, Trusler offered marijuana and prescriptions drugs to the girls at a residence in Laveen.
Both girls are under the age of 14, according to the documents.
Trusler allegedly touched the girls outside and inside their clothing and showed them pornography.
One of the girls reportedly told investigators that Trusler offered her money to have sex with him.
Trusler told investigators he gave the girl money to buy marijuana, according to the documents.
He was taken into custody in Phoenix on Monday.
Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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