Benton County – Indiana State Police and Oxford Police Department conclude a rape investigation with two arrests.
On October 17, 2021, the Oxford Police Department began investigating Jose Ortiz and Jose Alaniz for the alleged rape of a 23-year-old Benton County female. On October 18, 2021, the Oxford Police Department requested the assistance of the Indiana State Police with investigating the crime.
On October 20, 2021, officers from the Indiana State Police and the Oxford Police Department served search and arrest warrants at 610 South Crown Street, in Oxford. Jose Alaniz was located at this address and was arrested without incident. Jose Ortiz was located later at his place of employment and was arrested without incident. Ortiz and Alaniz were both transported to Benton County Jail where they await their initial hearing.
Arrested and Preliminary Charges:
- Jose Ortiz, 21, Oxford
- Rape – Level 3 Felony
- Aiding, Inducing, or Causing Rape – Level 3 Felony
- Criminal Confinement – Level 5 Felony
- Jose Alaniz, 20, Oxford
- Rape – Level 3 Felony
- Aiding, Inducing, or Causing Rape – Level 3 Felony
- Criminal Confinement – Level 5 Felony
*All charges listed are merely accusations at this point. All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
There is no further information to release at this time.