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A Newark man has been arrested and charged with multiple serious felonies after allegedly sexually abusing a child under the age of five who attended an in-home daycare he operated out of his residence — with investigators warning that additional victims may exist.
Orlando Gonzalez-Jimenez, 57, is the Newark Delaware Man Accused of Sexually Abusing a Child at an In-Home Daycare who was taken into custody on July 8, 2026, and is currently being held on $130,000 cash bail. He faces three felony counts of unlawful sexual contact in the first degree, one felony count of continuous sexual abuse of a child, and one misdemeanor count of terroristic threatening. Investigators allege that between 2016 and 2019, Gonzalez-Jimenez sexually abused the alleged victim — who was younger than five years old at the time — and used threats of physical violence to coerce the child into sexual activity. The investigation began in August 2025.
New Castle County investigators stated they believe additional victims may exist. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Taveras-Jerez at (302) 395-2784 or by email at Armelys.TaverasJerez@newcastlede.gov.
The factual information above was sourced from 6abc.com as of July 10, 2026. The attorney commentary below is not specifically about the case reported above. Attorney commentary provided is information about these types of cases in the justice system.
When a child is allegedly sexually abused at an in-home daycare facility, families may have significant civil legal options beyond the criminal process. Legal Herald editor Paul Amess spoke with Delaware sexual abuse attorney Aman Sharma about the civil legal avenues that may be available to families in cases involving the alleged sexual abuse of a child in a home childcare setting.
Paul Amess: Aman, when a child is allegedly sexually abused at an in-home daycare operated by the accused, what civil legal options may be available to families?
Aman Sharma: Cases involving the alleged sexual abuse of a very young child in a childcare setting are among the most serious civil matters we encounter. Families may have civil claims against the individual accused, and depending on the circumstances, potentially against any licensing or regulatory bodies that oversaw the operation of the daycare. In-home childcare providers who accept children into their care assume a significant legal duty to protect those children from harm. When that duty is allegedly violated, the civil legal implications can be substantial.
Paul Amess: In cases where the alleged abuse occurred over a period of years and involved threats of physical violence to coerce a very young child, how does that affect the civil legal landscape?
Aman Sharma: A prolonged pattern of alleged abuse involving coercion of a child who was too young to understand or report what was happening is extremely serious from both a criminal and civil standpoint. Courts take the vulnerability of very young victims into account, and the use of threats to silence a child can be highly relevant in civil proceedings. Families should speak with an experienced attorney to understand how those factors may apply to their specific situation.
Paul Amess: What would you say to a family in Delaware whose child attended an in-home daycare where abuse is now alleged to have occurred?
Aman Sharma: Please reach out to an experienced attorney as soon as possible. Time limits apply to civil claims in Delaware, and early legal guidance gives families the clearest picture of their rights and options. An initial consultation is completely confidential and free of charge — no family should have to navigate this process alone.
If your child was allegedly sexually abused or harmed at a daycare, in-home childcare facility, or any setting in Delaware, you may have the right to pursue civil action and recover financial compensation. Contact The Legal Herald today to be connected with an experienced Delaware sexual abuse attorney for a free, no-obligation consultation.
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