New London Man Sentenced for Molestation

Erik Bardales-Castillo pleaded guilty to charges involving two young girls

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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A 35-year-old New London man was sentenced to three years in prison for molesting two young girls. Erik Bardales-Castillo pleaded guilty to two counts of risk of injury to a child and will also serve five years of probation and be required to register on the state's sexual offender list for 10 years.

Why it matters

Child molestation cases are deeply disturbing and have long-lasting impacts on victims. This sentencing highlights the need for strong laws and enforcement to protect children from predatory behavior.

The details

According to the report, Bardales-Castillo pleaded guilty in December to the two charges of risk of injury to a child. The charges stem from incidents involving two young girls.

  • Bardales-Castillo was sentenced this week.
  • He pleaded guilty in December.

The players

Erik Bardales-Castillo

A 35-year-old New London man who pleaded guilty to molesting two young girls.

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What’s next

The judge's sentence requires Bardales-Castillo to register as a sex offender for 10 years after his release from prison.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of strong laws and enforcement to protect children from predatory behavior and the long-lasting impacts of child molestation on victims.