elk grove man arraigned on kidnapping, sex charges

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elk grove man arraigned on kidnapping, sex charges

An Elk Grove man accused of kidnapping a 10-year-old Taft girl has been arraigned.

Deputies say Mathew Navel, 27, picked up the girl on April 12 after meeting her on a gaming platform online.

Naval pleaded not guilty Monday to seven felony charges including kidnapping and sex crimes involving a child.

Naval remains in custody on $1.35 million bail and returns to court in June.