SAN ANTONIO — The owner of an east-side nightclub has been arrested and charged with sexual assault of a child and child exploitation.

41-year-old Oscar Melo Jr. was arrested after police say a 14-year-old girl, listed as a runaway, made an outcry about the abuse during an interview with authorities.

According to a police affidavid, Merlo hired the girl to work at his Eastside nightclub, Chateau Chanel on East Commerce, near 1-10.

The victim says Merlo knew she was underage, and told investigators he gave her a fake Identification card, showing she was 19.

The victim told police she was paid $300 to $400 a night to provide bottle service and entertainment in the VIP section of the club.

Police say they were able to connect the girl to the nightclub through the club's social media acco

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