Today, Sheriff Richard K. Jones announced that Isauro Garcia-Cruz, a 44-year-old illegal immigrant from Mexico, has been indicted by a Butler County Grand Jury on multiple sexual assault charges involving minors. The indictment follows a thorough investigation by Butler County detectives, culminating in Garcia-Cruz facing serious charges related to his alleged crimes.
According to the indictment handed down today, Garcia-Cruz faces the following charges: two counts of Rape (first-degree felonies), eight counts of Sexual Battery (third-degree felonies), six counts of Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a Minor (third-degree felonies), one count of Gross Sexual Imposition (fourth-degree felony), and one count of Disseminating Matter Harmful To Juveniles (first-degree misdemeanor).
The charges stem from incidents involving two different juvenile victims. Garcia-Cruz was apprehended on March 4, 2024, in Bedford County, Virginia, with one of the victims. The apprehension was a result of collaborative efforts between Butler County detectives and officers from Bedford County. Following his arrest, Garcia-Cruz was extradited back to Butler County to face the charges against him.
Currently, Isauro Garcia-Cruz is being held in the Butler County Jail awaiting his court appearance. The community and law enforcement officials are committed to ensuring that justice is served in this case. Further details about the court proceedings will be forthcoming as the legal process unfolds.
Sheriff Jones emphasized the importance of diligence and cooperation in apprehending individuals accused of such serious offenses, particularly when they involve vulnerable members of the community. The Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with additional information related to this case or any similar incidents to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation.
As the legal proceedings progress, the Butler County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies involved will continue to provide updates to the public.
