ARVIN, Calif. — A former catechism volunteer at St. Thomas the Apostle in Arvin is being investigated for allegedly molesting a child, and now his own sister is speaking out, saying children need to be heard.

Sergio Salazar volunteered at the Catholic church for several years and was often around children, according to family members who have come forward with allegations.

"They have to understand that this has to stop. He is sick, he has a sick mind, and if we don't stop him, there will be more victims," said Martha Salazar, who is related to one of the alleged victims and is also Salazar's sister.

Martha Salazar said she is related to one of the victims, who claims to have been inappropriately touched by Sergio Salazar. The alleged victim is 10 years old.

"I feel so angry, and I don'

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