the task force which includes the department of justice has been investigating mario cuestas for months. a spokesman said that a tip led them to cuestas who allegedly sold drugs to undercover agents. they seized and check the work computer while he was taken away to san jose headquarters for questioning. >> we are held to a higher standard and when there is any kind of news that may violate the public trust it is a cause for pause. it is disturbing to all us. >> investigators do not think any of the illegal activity happened on company time. they do think mario cuestas used his position as a firefighter to gain the children's trust. a fire department spokesman released this at the same time saying and i quote, "we're surprised this event has happened. we are pa not jumping to conclusions. we are not prosecuting him. this is an ongoing investigation o until six months ago he worked from station one downtown but was hurt and shifted to a new position. >> as an outreach officer he worked with neighborhood associations, schools, and church groups. >>> it is 4:31. from the bart system to uc

authorities took mario cuestas into custody at the fire department administration office year.hat is where he was assigned and they took computer from the office. the san jose fire department union president telling us this is upsetting for everyone. >> any time a member of the fire department is involved in something that is not consistent with what we are here to do it is disturbing. every person in the fire department is going to be deeply touched by any bad news like that. >> the san jose fire department said "we are surprised this event happened. we are not jumping to connectses and not prosecuting him." the investigation includes the department of just has been going on for months and it started with a tip and at some point mario cuestas sold drugs to undercover officers. >>> we broke the story on twitter and that is where you can get the updates as it breaks at abc7 news bay area. >> bart passengers and uc berkeley communities warned to look out for symptoms of a highly contagious disease after a california student may have exposed thousands to measles. >> people are fee

mario cuestas is accused selling methamphetamine to high school students.tting sexual acts with children, as well. a special task force raided his administration office yesterday and took him in the custody at that time. they took his computer. the san jose fire departmentdown president says that while he is not passing judgment this early he usedded word "shocked" and "disappointed." >> our hearts go out to anyone who may have been the victim of any crime. it is exactly the opposite of what we are here to do as firefighters, the men and women of our department. we care deeply for the community and work every day to serve. to hear something like this related to one of our members is very disturbing. >> the san jose fire department issue add statement. it reads and i quote, "we are surprised this event happen. we are not jumping to connectses. we are not prosecuting him." >> the investigators include the department of justice got a tip of cuestas and have been investigating him for months and it culminated with him seeming drugs to undercover agents. >> deve

the task force which includes the department of justice has been investigating mario cuestas for monthsid that a tip led them to cuestas who allegedly sold drugs to undercover agents. they seized and check the work computer while he was taken away to san jose headquarters for questioning. >> we are held to a higher standard and when there is any

we were the first to report mario mario mario cuestas' arrest last night. this mug shot was released. katie marzullo joins from san jose. >>> i talked with the spokeswoman for the department of justice. she says investigators are going through the evidence and it could lead to additional charges what mario cuestas surfaced is possession and sale of narcotics sex acts with minors and child me lastation. the department of justice is heading up the task force investigating the 53-year-old firefighter has not determined how many potential victim could exist. >> if there are other victims out there, people that have information, please give us a call. >> investigators are examineing evidence collected from his home and office. we captured this video of the raid in progress at the fire department's administration building. >> computers and other items were received. we will see if we find anything else. >> it is believed he contacted some victims online. he has been investigated for months after being tipped off. mario cuestas is accused of selling meth to teens,

de 53 años >>muchas gracias, buenas tardes, efectivamente, a mi espalda una dependencia donde mario cuestase 53 años laboraba luego fue cambiado a otra dependencia, en donde el día de ayer fue detenido >>el saber que un bombero hace esto, es sorprendente y duro. >>con reacción y sorpresa reacciono gabriela, al saber que cuesta fue arrestado por supuestamente vender anfetaminas a estudiantes de preparatoria y cometer actos sexuales con menores >>la detención de mario cuestas de 53 años fue realizada por una unidad especial de condado de santa clara y departamento de justicia, que realizaron la investigacion que lo vinculan a las serias acusaciones, un hecho que ha firmado los cimientos de la dependencia >>no es el tipo de personas que conocemos que les hagan este tipo de cargos >>hasta que punto esto pueda afectar a la población en caso de emergenciua >>con que confianza uno los va a llamar >>son los primeros en llegar a tu casa en caso de emergencia, si no confio en ellos. >>y en tanto aseguran que seguiran trabajando para dar servicio a la comunidad de san josé >>la investgiacion esta bajo

mario cuestas worked in the department's administrative building behind me. he was training to become an outreach officer. in that role he would have worked with kids in this community, one that is now disappointed, shocked, and upset. >> how many is there? >> 18. >> reporter: for years mario cuestas wore his badge and uniform with pride. in 2011 he talked about why he wanted to be a firefighter on an lgtb public access cable show. >> the opportunity for personal sacksation in making a difference and the job i was working before was working for numbers and working for quotes and stats and it wasn't fulfilling until the opportunity came by this is what i want to do. >>. >> reporter: cuestas is behind bars facing drugs and underage sex crime charges and without the support of his brothers. he talked about how quickly they accepted him when he came out as gay and how it strengthened the department's bond. >> for that we are i think very hurt as an organization that anyone in our organization would, would participate in something like that. it's frankly shocking

esta es la foto tomada despus del arresto de mario enrique cuestas de 53 aÑos..ta por varias agencias policiacas lo arrest ayer en las oficinas administrativas del departamento de bomberos de san jos. s.o.t. cap. scott coons/portavoz, policía de san josé 2:04:12 we do not tolerate any type of behavior that is outside the law. this is very unacceptable. el portavoz dijo que su departamento no tolera comportamiento que est fuera de la ley.. es inacceptable enfatiz. cuestas, cuyo perfil de facebook dice que es originario de guatemala, fue arrestado despus de que una investigacin revelara que estaba suministrando metanfetamina s y teniendo sexo con un adolescente de 17 aÑos. s.o.t. josé guerrero/sindicato de bomberos de san josé 2:38:25 nosotros como bomberos del sindicato de bomberos, nosotros no somos esos tipo de persona. jos guerrero conoce a cuestas, pero habl a nombre de sindicato de bomberos. s.o.t. josé guerrero/sindicato de bomberos de san josé 2:15:28 l ha sido un bomberos ejemplar, no hemos tenido problemas con él, estamos nosotros primaremente sorprendido

mario enrique cuesta is facing possession and sale of meth. they're still looking into allegations that he had sex with a minor. cuestas was wearing a badge and didn't try to hide the fact that he was a firefighter.

now the story is in the "mercury news," 53-year-old mario cuestas is charged with the sale and possession of methamphetamine and sex charges with minors. the state department of justice is involved in this investigation and tells the merck they believe he might have been soliciting the minors on line. he was arrested at the station where he worked and is being held without bail. the d.o.j. says that computers and records were seized from his fire station and from his home in the east bay. they say it's unclear the number of possible victims or how long this may have been going on. the information apparently came from a tip but not from a minor. christie smith, "today in the bay." >> thank you. it's 6:02. this morning a health warning is in effect after a uc-berkeley student has been diagnosed with measles. the student was not immunized and likely exposed during a trip aprude. that student has attended class at cal and traveled on b.a.r.t. >> happening today president obama will be in the central valley to see damage from the drought first-hand. the president plans to visit a fresno farm t

. >> we are learning more about a san jose firefighter arrested last week. 53-year-old mario cuesta was arrested thursday. he's accused of multiple crimes, including selling meth to kids. and also sex crimes. he was also a volunteer at a south bay church. abc7 news reporter lisa amin gulezian spoke with some of the parishioners and has the latest. >> reporter: as parishioners left saturday evening mass, they read the church bulletin and they quickly found this insert drafted by the san jose diocese. stating that a background check was done on mario before he started volunteering in 2012. and that nothing had been flagged. >> you hear things happening all over. of course, when it's that close, it hits home. you know, we just have to pray, that's all we can do. >> he worked in the my industry of music and sang regularly at saint leo's the great. thursday agents from a special task force, which included the department of justice, arrested. cuesta in the administration building. they seized his computer and searched his home. the 53-year-old is accused of selling meth to high school student

. >> we are learning more about a san jose firefighter arrested last week. 53-year-old mario cuesta wasrrested thursday. he's accused of multiple crimes, including selling meth to kids. he was also a volunteer at a south bay church. abc7 news reporter lisa amin gulezian spoke with some of the parishioners and has the latest. >> reporter: as parishioners left mass they read the bulletin and quickly found in insert by the diocese. stating that a background check was done on mario before he started volunteering in 2012. and that nothing had been flagged. >> you hear things happening all over. of course, when it's that close, it hits home. >> he worked in the ministry of music and sang regularly at saint leo's the great. thursday agents from a special task force, which included the department of justice, arrested cuesta in the administration building. they seized his computer and searched his home. the 53-year-old is accused of selling meth to my school students and having sex with a 17-year-old. >> god will judge him. we can just pray for him. >> he was a community outreach person for the

. >>> we are learning more about a firefighter arrested lift week. 53-year-old mario cuesta was arrested thursday. he's accused of multiple crimes, including selling meth to kids. he was also a volunteer at a south bay church. abc7 news reporter lisa amin gulezian spoke with some of the parishioners and has the latest. >> at last saturday evening mass they read the bulletin and they quickly found this insert. drafted by the san jose diocese. stating that a background check was done on mario before he started volunteering in 2012. and that nothing had been flagged. >> when it's that close, you know, we just have to play. >> he worked in the ministry of music and sang regularly at saint leo's the great. thursday agents from a special task force, which included the department of justice, arrested him. they seized his computer and searched his home. the 53-year-old is accused of selling drugs to my school students and having sex with a 17-year-old. >> god will gunning him. we can just play for him. >> he was a community outreach hospital for the fire department and worked with neighborhood a

prosecutors refused to file the charges guest mario cuestas and will not say with why. he has been charged with selling meth to an undercover officer. there was claims he sexually abused a 17-year-old boy. he was arrested on february 13th. >>> a campbell man is under arrest accused of trying to kill his family with his car. it happened in southwest campbell on westmont avenue down the street from westmont high. his two kids and kids's mother was in the car when he purposely slammed into a home. after the crash a driver got out and ran. others helped rescue the mother and kids, they were not seriously hurt. >> when i came around the corner here the car was in here, the hole in the bushes, and it was smoking and there was kids in the car screaming and crying. the mother was in there. >> two people in the home not injured. mcsherry is charged with attempted murder and driving under the influence. >> two years after the costa concordia accident, the captain has gone back on the ship. we have a report now from london. >>> for the first time since he left a singing ship as a

on the story. >> the church is reacting to the story that firefighter mario cuesta has been arrested, charged with sex acts with minors and child molestation and drug charges. he worked for the church in the ministry of music. they released a statement saying prior to his employment he submitted to fingerprints by cleared the california department of justice. he adds we have not received any reports of illegal activity on the part of mr. cuesta. >> it is shocking. >> cuesta sometimes lived with his parents in san lorenzo. neighbors said they would occasionally see him at the house. >> he didn't live there all the time and a lot of times if they went someplace he would come and stay at their house, things like that. >> they are disappointed to here about what he's accused. >> my wife said she saw the sheriffs over here. >> they are going through evidence clerk the from his home and office which could lead to more charges. mama dates. abc7 news. >> we want to take you back to the investigation of the company that makes the safeguard tubs and it's employees who are now upset. here's alan

mario cuesta was arrested friday night and now we know he has ties a local church. mario cuesta has been charged with section acts with minors and child molestation. he worked for the church three hours a week in the ministry of music. diocese of san jose released a statement saying prior to his employment he submitted fingerprints which cleared the fbi and california department of justice. it adds, we have not received any reports of illegal activity on the part of >> it is shocking. >> cuesta sometimes lived with his parents in san lorenzo. neighbors said they would occasionally see him at the house. >> he didn't live there all the time and a lot of times if they went someplace he would come and stay at their house, things like that. >> they are disappointed to hear about what he's accused of. >> my wife said she saw the sheriffs over here. >> they are going through evidence clerk the from his home and office which could lead to more charges. abc7 news. >> president obama is los angeles this morning after a whirlwind tour of california's drought-stricken central v

take vo ---mario cuestas, fue arrestado la semana pasada bajo cargos de haber abusado de un jovencitoo sobre este delito no fue todavia encausado. ---cuestas, ha trabajado con los bomberos de san jose por 20 aÑos y ha colaborado con la iglesia de "san leo" en san jose, por lo que las autoridades investigan si tuvo algun tipo de contacto con algun estudiante de la escuela contigua al templo. blanca ---esta maÑana, un anciano de aproximadamente 80 aÑos de edad murio atrapado en el dormitorio de su casa victima de un incendio. vo ---el hombre no pudo escapar de su casa ubicada en el 89 mountain view avenue en la ciudad de "bay point" cuando comenzaron las llamas. ---al parecer, la victima murio por asfixia. --segun los bomberos, el incendio se origino en la sala de la casa y aunque tan solo fue de una alarma, la vivienda no tenia detectores de humo, lo que posiblemente impidio que la victima se percatara a tiempo. cesar ---preste mucha atencion su usted es una de las personas que le gusta comer los famosos sandwiches hot pockets. pitch blanca ---la compaÑia que los produce ha hecho un re

it was surprising more than anything else. >> reporter: 53-year-old mario cuestas is on administrative leave after being accused of selling meth to minors and having sex with under aged boys finding his buyers an victims on the internet. firefighter robert s.a.p.ian worked closely with cuestas for decades and says his shock is turning to something else. >> i would say that personally i'm probably settled in mostly at angry. >> reporter: he was arrested here at department headquarters on thursday where authorities also seized his worker and hard drive. he was a very visible member of the department. he organized 9/11 events, disaster trills and being trained for outreach programs that would have included reaching out to the community's kids. >> it's not like it's been out, you know, on his own doing, uhm, working at schools or -- or events. >> reporter: that hadn't happened yet. >> no. >> reporter: okay. members of the san jose fire department with nearly 700 firefighters tell me the salacious allegations of drug peddling and pedophilia don't match the man they know but they want to ass

take vo ---mario cuestas, fue arrestado la semana pasada bajo cargos de haber abusado de un jovencito de 17 aÑos, pero sobre este delito no fue todavia encausado. ---cuestas, ha trabajado con los bomberos de san jose por 20 aÑos y ha colaborado con la iglesia de "san leo" en san jose, por lo que las autoridades investigan si tuvo algun tipo de contacto con algun estudiante de la escuela contigua al templo. ---el acusado volvera al tribunal la proxima semana. cesar ---la policia de sunnyvale arresto a un sujeto acusado de abusar sexualmente de cuatro menores de edad... take vo ---michael alexander anthony de 28 aÑos fue detenido luego que una de sus supuestas victimas lo denunciara, la policia ha determinado que los ataques habrian ocurrido entre 1999 y 2005... ---los investigadore s ingresaron a la computadora del sujeto y creen que podria haber mas victimas... ---al parecer los ataques sucedieron cerca a la residencia del sospechoso en la calle "brahms way"en el area de el camino real y la calle "cezanne". cesar ---un emergencia mdica en san lorenzo termin con la muerte del paciente

. >> reporter: in a statement the roman catholic diocese confirms mario cuestas worked three hours per week in the ministry of music. he began work in 2012 and submitted fingerprints which cleared the fbi and the department of justice. it had not received any reports of any illegal activity involving cuestas. the fire department says it plans to conduct its own investigation. department of justice investigators tell me it is possible there may be even more victims. coming up at 6:00, i'll tell you where else investigators found evidence. reporting live in san jose, nbc bay area news. >>> who does the expensive flashy car belong to? that's what police want to know afterthey crashed into a person's home and ditched the high priced car. it happened on maywood avenue. we spoke with the homeowner and neighbors who were stunned when they walked out their front door. >> reporter: they were still cleaning up a day after neighbors say the driver of this car was on a joyride on their street. >> our house actually shook, physically shook. you thought there was an earthquake. >> reporter: the skid

. >> reporter: in the 18 years that mario cuesta was with the san jose fire department, he became a popular and high- profile figure within the organization. that's why so many people who knew him are shocked and disappointed. we've also discovered some footage of him appears on a public access cable tv show back in 2011. the veteran firefighter talked with pride about his career and about how quickly his fellow firefighters accepted him when he came out as gay and how it strengthened the department's bond. >> the -- opportunity for personal satisfaction in making a difference. i love helping people. >> we are i think very hurt as an organization. that anyone in our organization would -- participate in something like that is frankly shocking and very disappointing. >> reporter: also every week he's saying at st. leo the great parish in san jose. the church said he cleared federal background checks before starting his volunteer work there in 2012. he was to begin a new role as an outreach officer. his court appearance is scheduled for later on today. kiet do, kpix 5. >>> so far the roman cat

sorpresa de muchos, y sin dar una explicacion, la fiscalia no abrira un caso contra el bombero mario cuestas quien fue arrestado el pasado 13 de febrero, acusado de abusar sexualmente de un joven de 17 aÑos de edad, ademas de haber recibido cargos por posesion y venta de metanfetaminas. stop open blanca ---un hombre con delirios de unirse a los talibanes, ha sido sentenciado a 15 aÑos de prision en una corte federal por tratar de hacer explotar un coche bomba en un banco. take vo ---la sentencia se dio luego que el sujeto "mathew aaron llaneza" de 29 aÑos y residente de san jose, lograra un acuerdo judicial con los fiscales federales. ---llaneza, fue detenido en oakland, el pasado febrero cuando intentaba detonar el carro cargado con material inerte suminstrado por un agente encubierto del fbi. vo - cesar ---una corte de apelaciones fallo a favor de una escuela de morgan hill que disciplino a tres de sus estudiantes que usaron una camiseta con la bandera estadounidens e el cinco de mayo hace cuatro aÑos... take vo ---este hecho provoco que cientos de estudiantes de origen mexicano protestara

. >> reporter: this is mario cuestas. a few years ago working at a disaster drill in san jose. he was someone who has seen as a role model, a veteran in the department. but now the 53-year-old is facing serious charges of drug and sex crimes. >> this is kind of personal to me because i've known him for so long. but on the other hand, you know, again, it's something that -- that we don't tolerate. it goes against everything that this badge stands for. >> reporter: the department of justice received a tip a couple of months ago about cuestas and started an investigation. a spokesperson said he was soliciting children through website and also gained their trust while on the job. he was arrested for sex crimes with a male juvenile. it's unknown how many victims are involved and howk the behavior was -- howk the behavior was -- how long the behavior was allegedly going on. he was also arrested for the sale of drugs, specifically methamphetamine. >> we received information a few months back that he was providing illegal narcotics to minors. and based on that, in our investigation, we

. >> reporter: for years san jose fire department's mario cuesta wore his uniform with pride. >> i wanthelp people. >> reporter: he is now behind bars facing drug and underaged sex crime charges. he talked about how quickly his family strengthened him when he came out as gay and how it strengthened the department's bond. >> we are hurt that anyone in our organization world participate as something like that is shocking and disappointing. >> reporter: cuestas was a leader in the department and the community. he worked and sang at saint leo the great parish in san jose. >> he has a great voice. he gets people excited about the music. he has always been ... he seems like a very mellow fellow. >> reporter: the roman catholic diaseze says he cleared background checks before starting work in 2012. >> the family is upset. no comment. >> reporter: he went by his home where he lives with his parents. yesterday, investigators searched his home and office for evidence. >> it goes against everything we stand for. >> reporter: and cuestas is being held without bail tonight for the sexual abuse of a

san jose, according to the "mercury news" investigators say mario cuestas sold. he had been a fire fight enin san jose since 1994. it's unclear how many children were involved and how long the alleged crimes went on. christie smith gathering details. she will join us with a live report in the next half hour. >> uc-berkeley offering measles vaccin vaccines. a cal student who had not been vaccinated has come down with the measles. the student was likely exposed during a trip abroad. he affected classes. we are told the person lived in contra costa county. traveled on b.a.r.t. and downtown berkeley. >> the measles vaccine is extremely effective. people who are immunized don't need to worry. >> measles contagious. you don't need to touch someone. you can get flute the air even after they left the room. symptoms include high fever, runny nose, coughing, watery ryes and the rash on the face and the neck. >> 4:33. the russian worker who was hit by a bobsled is in stable condition this morning. the worker was air lifted to a hospital yesterday and has undergone surgery o

de 53 años >>muchas gracias, buenas tardes, efectivamente, a mi espalda una dependencia donde mario cuestas

. >> mario enrique cuesta fue arrestado bajo sospecha de tener actos lascivos con menor de edad de 17taminas. >> anthony mac cherry estuvo involucrado en choque con residencia se dio a la fuga pero fue arrestado, no hubo heridos. >> se acusa a estos dos hombres que son acusados de crear pornografía infantil. >> una mujer habría fallecido el mes pasado posiblemente por influenza sigue la investigación van 278 muertes en toda la temporada. >> la policía de king city incautaba autos de personas sin licencia de conducir y los vendían y el 35% de la fuerza policial fue despedida. la comunidad está indignada. >> no pensamos que esto iba a pasar >> ya nadie va a confiar en ellos. >> no sabía que la policía haría algo así. >> en una comunidad con bastante latinos ellos fueron los más afectados >> vamos con flavio lacayo quien investigó el caso con la patrulla de caminos. >> el california hay ley que prohíbe decomiso de vehículos pero bajo ciertos estatutos pues si no tienen licencia de conducir sí lo pueden hacer. >> la policía tiene cosas más importantes que hacer que quitar carros. >> a est

. >> mario enrique cuestas de 53 es acusado de vender metanfetraminas y abusar sexualmente de menoresue cuestas era el enlace de su comunidad y los bomberos. >> una se preocupa con este tipo de situaciones. >> mayoring enfrenta carghos por extorsión luego de ser dada de baja su página revengeporn en la cual pidio mucho dinero a personas para bajar fotos subidas. >> el entusiasmo fue muy greande, así como el compromiso de miembros de la comunidad para poner fin al abuso que sufren muchos, romper el silencio es clave decían. >> el retumbar de los tambores parecía hacer eco de las demandas de una multitud que busca cambios. >> hcían oír su voz en san francisco por parte de una campaña llamada "one billion rising". >> nos unimos con 200 países alrededor del mundo, para mandar un mensaje a las comunidades que la violencia contrta niños y mujeres no será tolerada. >> en el mundo, 1 de cada 3 mujeres será violada o golpeada, éso es lo que buscan cambiar, tras participar en la jornada silvia compartió su experiencia, para las víctimas de violencia doméstica se puede salir adelante. >> no sólo

. -- mario cuestas. no charges were filed yet for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old boy. >> there is an on going investigation that involves sex with an underage minor and that part of the investigation is still on going. so i am not at liberty to comment at this time. >> cuestas was arrested last thursday following a p two month investigation. he faces four years in prison. bail is set at $75,000. >>> other bay area headlines tonight. a pair of gas leaks had pge crews busy today in san francisco. chopper5 overhead as they repaired a broken line this afternoon at 25th and diamond street. we are told a construction crew struck that line. >>> this morning, it was a ruptured gas line in the south park neighborhood. the san francisco fire department says a construction crew dropped a pipe on top of a line about 9:00 a.m. people were evacuated from homes and businesses in the area near third street and jack london alley while pge sealed the broken pipe. >>> a couple burglar suspects wh

this is the firefighter, mario cuestas. the department of justice tells kron 4 news. his facebook page. d-o-j agents served search warrants at cuestas' home and at at the fire station. they seized computers and records. which are being analyzed right now for evidence. cuestas was booked into the santa clara county jail. >> they will not state how long he has been doing this or how many victims may be out there. >> still ahead on kron 4 news. a volcano erupts, sending ash and smoke fly into the air in indonesia. we will show you more of into the air in indonesia. we will show you more of this amazing check it out. learning's fun now. yeah, back in our day, we didn't have u-verse high speed internet to play and learn online. all we had was that franklin fuzzypants. ah, the educational toy bear. remember when the battery went out? [ slow, deep voice ] give me your abc's. all i learned was a new definition of fear. i need some pudding. yeah, there's one left. [ male announcer ] connect all your wi-fi-enabled devices with u-verse high speed internet. rethink possible. >> n

. >> reporter: mario cuestas used to be a firefighter.ved on to another position within the department. firefighters are reeling over these allegations. they are all in shock. here is some video of cuestas from a disaster drill a few years ago. the department of justice spokeswoman says it appears he was soliciting children through websites and also gained their trust while on the job. he was arrested for sex crimes with a minor. it's unknown how many victims are involved. and how long the behavior has been going on. cuestas also was arrested for possession and sale of drugs. he worked out of the fire department's administration building doing community outreach. items at the office including his computer were seized yesterday. his home was also searched. >> i think i and our whole organization is shocked. you know, i think the charges tell us that there may have been a victim or victims in these crimes and we couldn't feel worse. firefighters are here to help people, not hurt people. i think our whole organization is reeling right now. >

about the san jose firefighter accused of selling drugs and having sex with minors. 53-year-old mario cuestas was arrested. ama daetz has more on the story. >> reporter: the parish is reacting to the news of the arrest. he's been charged with sex acts with minors and child molestation. cuestas worked for the church three hours a week in the ministry of music. the diocese released a statement saying, prior to his employment, mr. cuestas submitted fingerprints. >> this is shocking. but it's disturbing, too. >> reporter: cuestas sometimes lived with his parents and neighbors said they'd occasionally see him at the house. >> he stayed at their house sometimes. >> reporter: they were disappointed to hear what cuestas is accused of. >> my wife said she saw the police officers or the sheriffs over here about 12:00 or 12:30. >> reporter: investigators are still sorting through all the evidence they collected from cuestas' home and office in a raid which could lead to more charges. >>> president obama is in los angeles this morning after a whirlwind tour of california's drought-stricken central valley

mario enrique cuestas was arrested yesterday at work. investigators say he was soliciting mines for sex on the inter-- minors for sex and giving them drugs. >>> a man is due in court this morning, police say he struck a 35-year-old wednesday as he was crossing van ness. he tried to leave the scene but was caught. police say speed may have been a factor. she the third pedestrian killed in -- he is the third pedestrian killed in san francisco this year. >>> and a school teacher had a court date over charges she served pot at a potluck and didn't tell her guests. she on administrative leave. >>> victory for the gay community in virginia. a judge reversed the ban on same-sex marriage. the law was ruled unconstitutional yesterday. it follow as decision not to defend the law. >> i am proud to say today virginia stood on the right side of the law and the right side of history in opposing this ban. >> in 2006 virginia voted to support traditional marriage. >> opponents of the same-sex marriage vow to appeal the ruling. gay couples in virginia ha

this man mario enrique cuestas is facing charges of sexually abusing a 17-year-old boy and selling methamphetamine to children online. he's one of the main singers at sunday mass at st. leo the great parish. he is also by the way a 20-year veteran of the san jose fire department. a tip to the california department of justice sparked the investigation. which started out as a narcotics case quickly evolved into allegations of sexual abuse. he was arrested at the fire administration building where he worked. parishioners say it's taken so long to amend feelings from previous sex abuse scandals and now this. >> we know the pastor here, everything. they're going to be very, very shocked. this is going to be something that is not going to be okay with them. i'm sure they had no idea. >> doj agents are now looking into what, if any, interaction occurred between cuestas and the children that go to st. leo's school located next to the church. >>> he was acting in self-defense. the man arrested for a deadly stabbing in downtown san jose three nights ago will not be facing charges. prosecutors say that mark

mario cuesta will be appearing this morning in court. kiet do, kpix 5. >>> the body of naomi rojas with you found saturday morning. -- was found saturday morning. her family is looking for answers after she was shot in the head. >> she won't get to drive a car and she won't get anything. >> i know it's not going to bring my sister back but please help us. please go and say who did it. >> the police are staying pretty tight-lipped about the case but they do believe several people were there during the shooting. >>> 6:09 now. a new report by u. n. investigator documents widespread abuses by north korea's government against its own people. the u. n. is warning north korean leader kim jong-un he could face charges for orchestrating the crimes. the report released yesterday follows a year long investigate by u. n. panel. it details systematic executions, rape, torture, and starvations of civilians. >> it's a report which speaks of the great wrongs that have been done to the people of north korea. >> mothers forced to drown her baby. the -- th

mario enrique cuestas is behind bars. he's accused of selling methamphetamine to an undercover officer, and molesting a 17-year old boy. cuestas was arrested on thursday on federal drug and sex assault charges. those who know the 20-year veteran say the allegations have rocked the close-knit department. >> ".feeling sad." >> cuestas served for years at fire station one. more recently he had been assigned to the department's community outreach program. an internal investigation is underway. >> and a department of justice spokesperson says there may be more victims. kron 4 went to the san lorenzo home where neighbors say cuestas lives with his parents. the house is a couple of blocks away from two schools. when they heard the allegations, students who normally walk by the home said they were disgusted. >> you are supposed to be saving lives, not destroyed homes. >> those are the top of things to get to put in jail. >> the task force seized two hard drives, papers and other records as evidence in this case. authorities say c

mario enrique cuesta is facing possession and sale of meth. they're still looking into allegations that he had sex with a minor. cuestas was wearing a badge and didn't try to hide the fact that he was a firefighter. >>> officer fochoto interviewed a 27-year-old woman that said she was a run away. the woman admitted she had been held as a sex slave in a backyard shed for 16 years. after that things moved very quickly. >> she stood out here at 12:00 in the afternoon and told me what happened he was in jail by 6:00 this evening. and he's not getting out. it was originally reported the woman was abused by a relative. today we learned it was actually the woman's father. 62-year-old raul aquilla who committed the crime. >>> this bay area idol hopefuls just performed live. this contestant talks to us about what she calls her nerve calming over half. >>> critics call it a spy center. advocates say it curves crime. >>> and next. >> federal investig >>> a train struck and killed a pedestrian tonight. one of the commuters trains hit a person at 5:40 this

faced drug charges today in a case that stunned the department and the community. 53-year-old mario enrique cuestas did not enter a plea to sale of meth. he was arrested last thursday on the large charges as well as alleged sex with a minor. that part of the investigation is still ongoing. >> that's why there are no charges that reflect any sexual assault. that investigation has not commenced. it's still under review. >> if convicted on the drug charges, prosecutors say he could face five years behind bars. >>> alameda county sheriff investigator says that a man came with them with bat so they were forced to open fire. family members say the man was never a threat. ktvu's john sasaki live with the investigation and the family's reaction. >> gasia the family came to the home this afternoon to gather things and lock up the house because they just can't stand to be here now. in san lorenzo family and friends of the victim could not stay here. >> he was a friend of mine. when i heard about it i was in shock. i'm still in shock right now. >> he was a stroke victim. he's had, he's physically, you know he

mario enrique cuesta is facing possession and sale of meth. they're still looking into allegations that he had sex with a minor. cuestas was wearing a badge and didn't try to hide the fact that he was a firefighter. >>> officer fochoto interviewed a 27-year-old woman that said she was a run away. the woman admitted she had been held as a sex slave in a backyard shed for 16 years. after that things moved very quickly. >> she stood out here at 12:00 in the afternoon and told me what happened he was in jail by 6:00 this evening. and he's not getting out. it was originally reported the woman was abused by a relative. today we learned it was actually the woman's father. 62-year-old raul aquilla who committed the crime. >>> this bay area idol hopefuls just performed live. this contestant talks to us about what she calls her nerve calming over half. >>> critics call it a spy center. advocates say it curves crime. >>> and next. >> federal investigators recommended years ago this train and all the others roll into the bay area have an additional safety

prosecutors will not file them against mario cuestas.f the area. round two arrives tonight and we're taking your questions. if you have down time in the next 30 minutes on twitter search nbc bay area weather and we'll take your questions hive. good mix of cloud cover and round two arrived tonight. >>> first of all, anthony, can i have that shirt and tie? going to i bay area toll plaza. coming down the east freeway there is a stall at the plaza. it is there. one of the factors. meanwhile across the san mateo bridge, was clearer. you can see the peninsula side be inclement weather coming in this afternoon. smooth through san jose, closure south through morgan hill. >> thanks, more local news in about half an hour at 11:00. see you then. >>> we're back on thirsty thursday with another edition of our plaza "ambush makeovers" where we pluck two lucky ladies off the plaza and surprise them with a brand-new look. >> how nice to hear good music. i love it. our crack makeover team was at it again. this time they gave them warmth and a new look. "

investigators say mario cuestas met kids on the internet. he had been a firefighter since 1994.clear how many children were involved and how long the alleged crimes went on. >>> this morning a health warning is in effect after a uc-berkeley student was diagnosed with the measles. the student was not immunized and likely exposed during a trip abroad. in the last week the student attended classes at cal and has traveled numerous times on b.a.r.t. measles are highly contagious. you don't need to touch someone to get it. you can get it through the air. even after they left the room. symptoms you should be concerned about include high fever, runny nose, coughing, watery red eyes and the classic symptom of a rash on the neck and face. here's to your health. here's to the weather on this valentine's day. >> we're looking pretty good. unfortunately we have low clouds kind of a dreary overcast start. we'll see the sunshine in the south bay by about 10:00 a.m. 55 degrees now. at 55 along the pens pejs. east bay 56. cool in the north bay. we might get isolated shower activity and mostly in

this man mario enrique cuestas is accused of sexually molesting a 17-year-old boy.ked this investigation which started out as a narcotics case quickly evolved into allegations of sexual abuse. doj agents arrested the suspect at the fire administration building where he worked. in the meantime, parishioners say it has taken so long to mend wounds from previous sex abuse scandals and shed its reputation and now this. >>> new details this morning, the feds are helping banks out try to figure out how to deal with legal marijuana clubs and it's not an easy thing to do especially when medical marijuana use is legal in california but illegal under federal law. dave hodges is the manager and founder of the all-american cannabis club in san jose. he's been in business for five years and says simple things like opening up a bank account for his business, pretty much impossible. the new federal guidelines include avoiding dealers who sell marijuana to minors. much more in store this morning on "today in the bay." we'll go live to sochi with the latest on curling and u.s. hocke