Sex Crimes Against Minor In MD Lead To Sentence For Alexandria Man

ANNE ARUNDEL, MD — An Alexandria man was sentenced in Anne Arundel County Court to 36 years in prison in relation to sex crimes against a minor.

Hector Rojo, 27, of Alexandria, had been convicted by a jury on June 17. He was found guilty of count of sex abuse of a minor, two counts of second degree rape and lesser charges.

A relative of the minor victim had reported the assault in October 2020 to Anne Arundel County police and Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services. During an interview, the victim told authorities Rojo moved into the victim's home and began sexually abusing the victim. The victim said it started with Rojo touching her breasts and buttocks and progressed to rape, according to prosecutors. The victim had been experiencing the abuse for almost two years.

The sentencing was announced Wednesday by Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess. The prosecutor said children should be encouraged to tell a trusted adult to protect them from abuse.

"Reporting abuse is never easy and is even more confusing to a child when the perpetrator is someone they know," said Leitess in a statement. "It’s because of the bravery of this child, first in telling her parents, and then later by testifying in court, that this defendant will be serving a lengthy prison sentence."

If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault, help is available. In Anne Arundel County, contact the Sexual Assault Crisis Center and Hotline at 410-222-6800. In Alexandria, contact the Sexual Assault Hotline at 703-683-7273 or Domestic Violence Hotline at 703-746-4911. The National Sexual Assault Hotline is also available at 1-800-656-4673.