HAZEL GREEN, Ala. (WAFF) – A man was arrested and charged with sexual abuse after pretending to work for pest control in Hazel Green, according to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities said on Tuesday, July 29, deputies with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home in Hazel Green following a report of a sexual assault in progress involving a juvenile victim.
The investigation revealed that the suspect, identified as Randy Almanzar, 25, approached the home under the pretense of selling pest control services.
Authorities said after requesting to use the restroom, he was permitted entry into the home by the juvenile. While inside, officers said Almanzar sexually assaulted the victim before leaving the home.
Deputies and detectives acted quickly to identify and locate Almanzar. He was taken into custody and interviewed by Sheriff’s detectives.
Following the interview, Almanzar was arrested and charged with first-degree sexual abuse. He was transported to the Madison County Jail without incident.
“This was a calculated and despicable act,” Sheriff Kevin Turner said.
“Let me be clear, anyone who preys on a child will be met with the full force of this Office. I’m proud of the swift work by our deputies and detectives, and I want the public to know we will not hesitate, we will not slow down, and we will never tolerate this kind of evil in Madison County.”
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office said due to the nature of the offense and the age of the victim, no further details will be released at this time.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with additional information regarding this case, contact the Madison County Sheriff’s Office at (256) 722-7181.
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