MORGAN HILL
A 21-year-old man was arrested in connection with the rape of a 12-year-old Morgan Hill girl, police said.
Alejandro Cortez, of Gilroy, was arrested Wednesday as he tried to climb out the back window of his home.
The investigation into Cortez began in early March when a now 14-year-old girl told Morgan Hill police that Cortez raped her about two years ago.
Cortez was taken to Santa Clara County jail where he was booked. During the investigation it was discovered that Cortez was the driver of a hit and run vehicle that was reported Jan. 25, 2008. He is also on active probation for assault with a deadly weapon out of Santa Clara County.
Cortez was arrested on suspicion of rape, unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor, lewd act on a child, contacting a minor with intent to commit certain offenses, hit and run and violation of probation.
Anyone with information regarding this crime may contact Morgan Hill Police Department Detective Kevin Beilmann at 779-2101 or the anonymous tip line at (408) 947-STOP (7867).
