WAPAKONETA, Ohio (WLIO) – A St. Marys man is facing additional sex-related charges allegedly involving a minor.

Hector Hernandez, 51, has pleaded not guilty to a 13-count indictment. An Auglaize County grand jury has charged Hernandez with 11 counts of sexual battery and two counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor.

The alleged offenses related to the charges occurred in October. Hernandez is currently out on bond.

He served as a bus driver for the St. Marys school district, which officials say is cooperating with the investigation. The case involves a student, but not on school grounds. Hernandez has since resigned from the district.

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