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A 33-year-old Portola Valley man is in custody on multiple charges of lewd and lascivious acts with a minor and victim dissuasion, according to the Redwood City Police Department.

On Friday, Redwood City police conducted surveillance in Portola Valley and subsequently arrested Charles William Bussman at his home. The investigation into Bussman began in April, when the victim reported numerous incidents of sexual abuse beginning in 2017. Bussman was booked into the San Mateo County Jail.

Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Redwood City Police Det. Monica DeLaCerda at 650-780-7697 or the Redwood City Police Department’s Tip Line at 650-780-7107.