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Brewster Man Sentenced To 25 Years For Rape, Assault

CARMEL, N.Y. – A Brewster man was sentenced to 25 years in prison, 20 years of post-release supervision and criminal sex offender registration Wednesday following his conviction for the rape and assault of a woman in 2013, according to the Putnam County District Attorney’s Office.

Victor Cruz Garcia

Victor Cruz Garcia

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Victor Cruz Garcia, 43, was convicted of rape in the first degree, criminal sexual act in the first degree, both B violent felonies, and endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor, following a two week-long trial which ended with his conviction March 13, 2015.

He was sentenced by Putnam County Supreme Court Judge James Rooney July 29, 2015.

On Nov. 1, 2013, Cruz Garcia violently raped and sexually assaulted the survivor while her 5-year-old son watched television in another room. When she broke free, Cruz Garcia became enraged and threatened to harm her and her family if she contacted police.

Cruz Garcia then threw bottles of alcohol and food at a door while the survivor crouched behind it, protecting her child and attempting to call 911.

“What this woman and her family endured is unimaginable, and she showed immense bravery in pursuing this case despite serious threats to herself and her family. She should be commended,” said District Attorney Adam Levy. “Her courage, combined with the careful and conscientious work of our law enforcement partners, enabled us to build a solid case, which convinced a jury beyond doubt. All should be thanked for their efforts.”

Levy said the aggressive and coordinated police work between the Kent Police Department, the ID Unit of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and the DA’s Investigation Squad lead to expeditious forensic analysis by the White Plains Division of the FBI and the DNA and Serology Department at the New York State Police Forensic Lab.

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