SJPD Arrests Therapist and Elementary School Aide for Sexual Assault of a Minor

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On June 8, 2024, San José Police Department Officers responded to a residence in the city of San José for a report of a sexual assault of a minor that occurred the day before. Upon arrival, Officers determined that the female minor survivor was sexually assaulted by her adult male therapist during a session at her residence.

The suspect was identified as Alejandro Lopez Nunez. Suspect Lopez Nunez was a behavioral therapist with Trumpet Behavioral Health and also a part-time Instructional Aide at Forest Hill Elementary School at the time of the incident.

The San José Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC)/Child Exploitation Detail (CED) Task Force began a thorough and comprehensive investigation. During the investigation, it was determined that the suspect sexually assaulted the female minor victim multiple times since March 2024.

On June 9, 2024, SJPD ICAC Detectives located and arrested suspect Lopez Nunez in the city of Santa Clara and booked him into Santa Clara County Main Jail for sexual assault of a minor.

Based on the suspect position as a person of trust, SJPD believes there may be additional victims. Anyone with information about this case or similar cases is asked to contact Detective Minten #4269 of the San José Police Department Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force via email: 4269@sanjoseca.gov or 408-277-4102.

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