Staff Report
UHLAND — Three people were arrested Jan. 10 and 12 after the Uhland Police Department was made aware that a 17-year-old girl was being held against her will inside a home and was being assaulted.
Officers responded to Dustins Drive Saturday, Jan. 10, for an assault in progress after the call came out from the girl's mother. Officers responded to the residence to make sure all parties were safe and attempted to make contact with the 17-year-old girl, finding that two adults were presented in the home who were not related to her. According to Uhland PD, the two adults refused to let officers verify her safety and were subsequently detained.
The officers found the girl after searching through the home. During an interview with the police, she stated that she was being held against her will and was being assaulted. She had multiple injuries and was transported to the hospital.
The suspects, Hugo Velazquez and Maria Solorzano, were arrested on scene. Hugo was charged with aggravated kidnapping, unlawful restraint, resisting arrest and interference with public duties; Solarzano was charged with aggravated kidnapping, unlawful restraint and assault on a peace office.
Later, on Jan. 12, Uhland PD obtained arrested warrants for the 17 year old's boyfriend who also lived at the residence where she was found. The suspect, identified as Luis Velazquez, was charged with aggravated kidnapping, sexual assault, assault family violence impeding breathing and unlawful restraint.
Uhland PD worked with Child Protective Services, who had advised there was potentially additional victims from the address, as well as the Hays County Sheriff's Office and the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office.
The case is still under investigation. Those who have information on the suspects are asked to contact the Uhland Police Department.
