#Westport CT–In late August of 2017, the Westport Police Department received a sexual assault complaint from a juvenile victim. The victim reported being sexually assaulted by a tutor over a period of time.
The tutor was identified as Juan Torres Jr, age 40, of Waterbury, CT.  The victim further reported Torres took nude photos of the victim. On September 9th, Westport Detectives executed a search warrant on Torres’ residence in Waterbury. Detectives discovered evidence at the residence which corroborated the victim’s complaint.  Torres was taken into custody later that evening at the Waterbury Police Department.  He was transported to the Westport Police Department where he was processed and charged with Risk of Injury to a Child (12 counts), Sexual Assault 2 nd degree (10 counts) and Sexual Assault 4 th degree.  Torres was released after posting $75,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Norwalk Superior Court on 09/18/17.

(Westport Police Press Release)

 

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