SJPD Arrests Counselor for Sexual Assault on a Minor

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

On March 25th, 2021, Giorgio Raul Garcia was arrested on multiple counts of sexual assault on a minor under 14 that occurred between the years of 2003-2004.

In February of 2021, a victim came forward to police to report an assault Garcia committed while he was her appointed counselor through the Santa Clara County Juvenile Court system.

Further investigation revealed there was a similar incident reported by another juvenile female in 2006. A warrant was obtained for Garcia’s arrest. Detectives with the San José Police Department coordinated with the Red Bluff City Police Department, who arrested Garcia in Red Bluff, CA where he is currently residing. Garcia was extradited back to Santa Clara County.

Garcia worked for several agencies that worked directly with the juvenile court system between the years of 1999-2006. Garcia worked for the Rubicon Children Center in Fremont, CA, JT Residential Care Facilities in San José, CA, Department of Alcohol and Drug Services (DADS) with Santa Clara County, and Taylor Juvenile Facilities.

Detectives believe there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward. If you have any information that can aid in the investigation, please contact Detective Barajas #4329 with the Sexual Assault Investigations Unit at 408-277-4102.


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