December 18th 2024.
A man from Richmond, 28 years old, was taken into custody on Tuesday for allegedly committing a sexual battery against a woman who is both hearing and sight impaired. According to the El Cerrito Police Department, the incident took place last month in El Cerrito. This news comes amidst other stories about criminal activity and safety concerns in the area, such as a large settlement being paid to former inmates of a women's prison in Dublin and a suspect being charged for a road rage shooting in the East Bay.
The suspect, Hugo Antonio Martinez Ortigoza, turned himself in at the police station accompanied by his lawyer. He did not make a statement to the investigators. The alleged incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. on November 13th. The victim was followed by the suspect to a residential area near Stockton Avenue and Elm Street, where he proceeded to slap her bottom. The police were able to obtain video surveillance footage and released an image of the suspect to the public. As a result, multiple individuals were able to identify the suspect as Martinez Ortigoza, leading to a warrant being issued for his arrest on a felony charge of sexual battery against a seriously disabled person.
If anyone has any information related to this case, they are urged to contact Detective Michael Olivieri at 510-820-3061. The investigation is ongoing and the police are working diligently to bring justice to the victim. The El Cerrito Police Department encourages anyone with any information, no matter how small, to come forward and assist in the investigation. Every piece of information can make a difference in ensuring the safety and well-being of the community.
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