MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — The owner of a bakery located in Silver Spring, Maryland has been arrested for allegedly touching his customers inappropriately. Police believe there may be more victims.
Officers with the Montgomery County Department of Police arrested 56-year-old Jose Melvin Mendoza following several allegations of inappropriate behavior. Mendoza is accused of touching customers inappropriately during business hours. Mendoza is the owner of Passion Bakery Café located on Bel Pre Road.
Following these reports, an arrest warrant was issued for Mendoza.
He is charged with 13 counts of second-degree assault, two counts of fourth-degree sex offense-sexual contact and one count of fourth-degree sex by a person in a position of authority.
Mendoza is currently out on an unsecured bond while he awaits trial. Detectives believe there may more more victims of his and have released his photo to the public. That photo can be seen below:
Anyone with information is urged to contact detectives at 240-773-5476.
Additionally, anyone with information can visit the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, MD website at www.crimesolversmcmd.org and click on the "www.p3tips.com" link at the top of the page or call 1-866-411-8477. Tips leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward ranging from $250 to $10,000. Tips may remain anonymous.