Pettis County man arrested for sexual abuse

Pettis County deputies arrested 44-year-old Adan Aguilar-Cardenas of La Monte on allegations of sexual abuse of a female relative.

Aguilar-Cardenas was arrested at his home in La Monte, Missouri and charged with fourth degree child molestation, first degree sodomy, first degree statutory rape and two counts of first degree incest.

Aguilar-Cardenas is being held on a $250,000 cash only bond.