A Gwinnett County man was in jail Thursday without bond, accused
of attacking a teenage girl. Authorities said the attack could have
been much worse had the girl not sent a text message to one of her
friends asking for help.
Jose Hernandez-Ruiz was charged with sexual battery, kidnapping.
The victim in the case is 16-years-old.
Investigators said during the attack, the victim was able to
send a text message to a friend asking for help. The victim said
her friends responded and were able to put a stop to the
attack.
Hernandez-Ruiz was arrested and taken to the Gwinnett County
jail. Hernandez-Ruiz was also held for federal immigration
purposes.
