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Delivery Driver Convicted in Child Molestation Case – Mohammad Salarzai

Delivery Driver Convicted of Child Molestation in Sacramento Sacramento, CA – Mohammad Salarzai, a 64-year-old delivery driver, was convicted on February 26, 2026, of multiple counts of lewd acts upon a child, including one count of forcible lewd…

Delivery Driver Convicted in Child Molestation Case – Mohammad Salarzai

Delivery Driver Convicted of Child Molestation in Sacramento

Sacramento, CA – Mohammad Salarzai, a 64-year-old delivery driver, was convicted on February 26, 2026, of multiple counts of lewd acts upon a child, including one count of forcible lewd act upon a child. The conviction stems from an incident that occurred on July 17, 2023, at a residence in Sacramento.

Details of the Crime

According to prosecutors, Salarzai was delivering a package to a 12-year-old victim’s home when he convinced the child to allow him inside to use the bathroom . Once inside, Salarzai began to molest the victim, including inappropriate touching of the chest and thigh . The victim was able to leave the house.

Arrest and Conviction

Salarzai was initially arrested on September 21, 2023, on a warrant related to the incident . His bail was set at $400,000 . The case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Andrew Torres of the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, Special Assault & Child Abuse Unit .

Sentencing Information

Mohammad Salarzai faces a maximum sentence of 26 years in prison . Sentencing is scheduled for April 17, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. In Department 30 before the Honorable Donald Currier .

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