46-year-old Pharr man found guilty in teen sex abuse case

PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Pharr man was found guilty of indecency with a 15 year old, according to the Hidalgo County District Attorney Office.

Gabriel Rivera-Cabrales, 46, will now face 10 years in prison for indecency by sexual contact.

Cabrales was arrested in February after Pharr police received a report that involved him and the 15-year-old.

During the trial, a Hidalgo County jury heard testimonies about three other victims that were previously abused by Rivera-Cabrales.

"I am thankful for the prosecutors who handled this case and our law enforcement partners at the Pharr Police Department for their hard work and dedication to the children of our community," said Hidalgo County District Attorney Toribio "Terry" Palacios.

The charges are the result of an investigation conducted by the Pharr Police Department, the Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office and the Hidalgo and Starr County Children's Advocacy Center.