North Texas man accused of sexually assaulting toddler he was babysitting

A north Texas man was arrested after police say he sexually assaulted a 3-year-old child he was babysitting.

Police announced the arrest over Twitter.

“While you were sleeping,” the department wrote. “James Delavega, a 40-year-old resident of Plano, was arrested for committing sexual acts on a three-year-old child he was babysitting in Anna.”

Delavega, who jail records say is 50, was arrested on a charge of aggravated sexual assault of a child. He’s held at the Collin County Jail. No bond amount is listed.

Police say that other children were present in the home, on Pagoda Drive, when the alleged assault occurred.

This is a developing story that will be updated when more information becomes available.

This story was originally published September 26, 2018 at 4:55 PM.