THE SUSPECT IN A JUNE 19TH SEXUAL ASSAULT IN SCOTT’S VALLEY HAS BEEN ARRESTED. THE ASSAULT TOOK PLACE IN THE VICTIMS STUDIO IN THE WHISPERING PINES AREA. THE VICTIM WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE THE SUSPECT’S IDENTITY (AND A PHOTO) TO INVESTIGATORS. ON FRIDAY, THE OFFICER WHO TOOK THE INITIAL REPORT, SPOTTED THE SUSPECT ON OAK CREEK BOULEVARD. 29 YEAR OLD JOSE ROBERTO JUAREZ BARRANCO WAS BOOKED INTO SANTA CRUZ COUNTY JAIL ON FELONY SEXUAL ASSAULT CHARGES.
