August 26, 2011 > Aggravated sexual assault Aggravated sexual assault Submitted By Lt. Steven Petrakovitz On Saturday, August 13, 2011, a minor disclosed that she was the victim of an on-going sexual assault by the suspect. The suspect was identified as Fernando Perez, a 51-year-old registered sexual offender, living in Milpitas. Mr. Perez was brought to the police department where he was arrested for sexual assault and other related charges, and then booked into the Santa Clara County Main jail. On August 16th, the District Attorney's office reviewed the case and filed four counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child and three counts of lewd or lascivious acts against Mr. Perez. Mr. Perez is still in custody. Anyone with any information regarding this investigation or other similar incidents is encouraged to call the Milpitas Police Department at (408) 586-2400. Information can be given anonymously by calling the Milpitas Police Department Crime Tip Hotline at (408) 586-2500, or via the Milpitas Police Department website at: http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/government/police/crime tip.asp