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A former Arcola police officer facing sexual assault charges allegedly threatened in one case to have the female victim deported if she did not comply with his demands, court records reveal.

Fort Bend County prosecutors allege that the ex-officer, 24-year-old Hector Aaron Ruiz, made the threat before sexually assaulting a woman at her home on the evening of Aug. 11. The officer had given the woman and her 8-year-old son a ride home after her husband was arrested for drunken driving.

The woman came forward after Ruiz was charged in November with sexually assaulting another woman during a traffic stop. Ruiz, who was fired last year, now faces two charges of sexual assault and official oppression.

Ruiz, 24, of Rosharon, is currently out on $250,000 bond and is due to appear in court on April 2. Those charged with sexual assault face up to 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Official oppression carries a sentence of up to one year in jail and a $4,000 fine.

Ruiz’ attorney, David McClure, couldn’t be reached for comment.

The new accusations were included in court papers filed earlier this year. Prosecutors say the woman’s husband was pulled over for drunken driving at FM 521 and Renfro Burford Road, and Ruiz was providing Spanish translations to her and her husband.

After giving the woman and her son a ride back to their home, prosecutors allege, Ruiz asked to use the restroom, then asked to speak with the woman in her bedroom.

Court filings allege that Ruiz locked the woman inside and demanded oral sex. When she refused, he allegedly told her if she did not comply, he would attempt to have her deported. Prosecutors said Ruiz then forced the woman on the bed and performed a sexual act.

The woman’s daughter arrived home at some point and reported seeing her mother and Ruiz there. She saw him carrying a cell phone before leaving the home, prosecutors say.

Cell phone data could provide evidence that Ruiz was at the house for an extended period of time, according to court documents.

In the second case, in November, prosecutors alleged that Ruiz pulled over a woman, directed her to follow him to a remote location and pressured her into performing oral sex. She reported the incident to Manvel police that day.

Authorities believe there may be other female victims. Terese Buess, chief public integrity prosecutor at the Fort Bend County District Attorney's office, is encouraging anyone with information about Ruiz to come forward, regardless of the person’s immigration status.

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