The Dalton Police Department arrested 41-year-old Antonio Cruz of 500 Barbara Ave. on Friday morning, at his residence on charges of rape, aggravated stalking and aggravated assault. Cruz was arrested at his residence shortly before 6 a.m. and the rape was reported earlier in the morning at a nearby apartment complex.
The rape was reported to police at approximately 3 a.m. at the Byron Heights apartments on Byron Street. The victim identified Cruz as the suspect, and told investigators that Cruz had returned home where his three children were home. At approximately 4 a.m., officers then set up a perimeter around Cruz’s house at 500 Barbara Ave.
and began to talk to him by phone. Before 6 a.m., Cruz agreed to come out peacefully and surrender.
This case is being investigated by detectives.