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23-year-old man arrested, charged with aggravated sexual battery in Blacksburg

The suspect is being held without bond in the Western Virginia Regional Jail

The Blacksburg Police Department has made an arrest in an ongoing sexual battery investigation. (Blacksburg Police Department)

BLACKSBURG, Va. – The Blacksburg Police Department has made an arrest in an ongoing sexual battery investigation.

On Friday, Jan. 24, 23-year-old Enrique Ariel Hiracheta Salazar was charged with aggravated sexual battery and the unlawful creation of an image of another person.

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Authorities said he is currently being held in the Western Virginia Regional Jail with no bond.

Police are looking for other potential victims, so if you have had contact with Salazar in person or through social media or have information regarding this case, you’re encouraged to contact the Blacksburg Police Department at 540-443-1400. You can remain anonymous by calling the Blacksburg Police Tip Line at 540-961-1819 or by emailing ciu@blacksburg.gov.