Joliet Police Arrest Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse Suspect
Jose Velazquez-Flores (47, Aurora) was arrested, processed, and taken to the Will County Adult Detention Facility for Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse.
On May 7, 2024, at 8:52 a.m., Officers learned of an allegation of sexual abuse of a 16-year-old female that occurred on April 25, 2024, at a residence in the 1800 block of Silver Ridge Drive. It was alleged that Vazquez-Flores, a handyman, was hired by the parent of the victim to make repairs at their home.
Following a victim-sensitive forensic interview, Detectives believed that Velazquez-Flores had inappropriate sexual contact with the minor victim.
Vazquez-Flores was identified by Detectives, and he voluntarily came to the Joliet Police Department for questioning on June 11, 2024.
Vazquez-Flores admitted to engaging in sexual conduct with the minor victim, whom he knew to be 16 years old.
Detectives placed Vazquez-Flores into custody without incident.
The Joliet Police Department wishes to thank the Will County Children Advocacy Center for their assistance in this case.
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