Missionary serving in Utah County arrested on charge of rape

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Police arrested a 19-year-old serving in Utah County as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on charges of rape.Officers with the Sa

Police arrested a 19-year-old serving in Utah County as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on charges of rape.

Officers with the Saratoga Springs Police Department were called to a home north of Pony Express Parkway after reports that someone has been sexually assaulted by a person who lived across the street.Police said Cruz told them he had been making out in a garage while along together, and then had sex.

The victim, whose age and identity were not released, told police Cruz grabbed her and forced her to perform sexual acts.Investigators said Cruz was identified as a missionary.This individual was immediately removed from his volunteer missionary service as soon as the Church learned of these very serious and troubling allegations. The Church is cooperating fully with law enforcement in this investigation.

Rape Missionary Cruz Police Sexual Assault Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints Arrested

 

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