A Flanders man has been jailed on charges he sexually abused an 11-year-old girl during the summer, Southampton Town police said Monday.

Police arrested Aurelio Angel Aquino, 51, on Oct. 22 after an investigation uncovered his assault on a girl who "was known to him this past summer," according to a news release.

Aquino was arraigned on charges of sexual abuse and endangering the welfare of a child. He is being held at Suffolk County jail in Riverhead on $4,000 bail.

His next court appearance is scheduled for Nov. 23.

Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel took the ferry over to Block Island for a weekend of fun. Credit: Randee Daddona

Updated now Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel took the ferry over to Block Island for a weekend of fun.

Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel took the ferry over to Block Island for a weekend of fun. Credit: Randee Daddona

Updated now Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel took the ferry over to Block Island for a weekend of fun.

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