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St. Croix Man Charged With Unlawful Sexual Contact

The V.I. Police Department, at roughly 3:55 p.m. Saturday, arrested Anthony Cruz, age 36 of Estate St. John, charging him with first-degree unlawful sexual contact.

According to police, investigation into the matter revealed that, more than a year ago, Cruz touched a minor female inappropriately. The exact date was not disclosed in the police report.

Cruz was interviewed regarding the allegation before being charged. He was jailed after failing to post $35,000 bond, pending his advice of rights hearing.

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