Arizona suspect accused of sexually assaulting a disabled person: police

Buckeye, Arizona resident Sergio Morales was arrested without incident on Monday for allegedly sexually assaulting a cognitively-disabled person in October, according to police.

Arizona authorities recently arrested a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a cognitively-disabled person back in October.

Buckeye resident Sergio Morales, 63, was arrested at his home on Monday by Buckeye Police Department officials. His arrest stems from an October 1 sexual assault incident.

Morales is accused of sexually assaulting a cognitively-disabled adult while the victim was on a walk near 4th Street and Centre Avenue in Buckeye.

After the assault, the victim was rushed to Southwest Family Advocacy Center for a forensic interview. Over the course of the last six months, detectives gradually obtained enough information to locate the suspect.

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Buckeye police officers were assisted by U.S. Marshals Services Task Force members during their investigation. Morales was arrested without incident.

After his arrest, the 63-year-old suspect was transported to a local jail and charged with sexual assault.

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Buckeye Police Department is actively investigating the case. There are no additional details at this time.

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