Texas policeman accused of sexually assaulting girl
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Authorities say a five-year veteran of the San Antonio Police Department is suspected of sexually assaulting a girl on a nearly weekly basis for about four years.
Sgt. Jesse Salame said 47-year-old Juan Ruiz-Carrillo was arrested Monday night and charged with sexually assaulting a child. Online court records do not list an attorney for Ruiz-Carrillo who could comment on his behalf.
An arrest warrant affidavit says Ruiz-Carrillo is suspected of assaulting the girl nearly every week, starting when she was 15. Police say the girl told a youth pastor at her church about the abuse.
This booking photo provided by Bexar County Sheriffs Office shows Juan Ruiz-Carrillo. Authorities say Ruiz-Carrillo, a five-year veteran of the San Antonio Police Department is suspected of sexually assaulting a girl on a nearly weekly basis for about four years. He was arrested Monday, May 2, 2016, and charged with sexually assaulting a child. (Bexar County Sheriffs Office via AP)
Police Chief William McManus said Tuesday that Ruiz-Carrillo has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of his case.
Ruiz-Carrillo remained in custody early Wednesday morning.
San Antonio Police Chief William McManus answers questions from the media on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, concerning SAPD officer, Juan Ruiz-Carrillo in San Antonio, Texas. Authorities say Ruiz-Carrillo, a five-year veteran of the San Antonio Police Department is suspected of sexually assaulting a girl on a nearly weekly basis for about four years. He was arrested Monday, May 2, 2016, and charged with sexually assaulting a child. (Bob Owen/The San Antonio Express-News via AP) RUMBO DE SAN ANTONIO OUT; NO SALES; MANDATORY CREDIT
