Testimony Begins In Midland Rape Kit Trial
By: Dylan Brooks
Updated: March 29, 2011
MIDLAND -- A trial has begun in Midland against a Big Spring man accused of driving around town with a rape kit in his vehicle.
Juan Jose Guerra, 49, is accused of slowly driving by a church in Midland with a metal pipe, rope, zipcuffs and a homemade gag in his vehicle. The incident allegedly happened in May. At the time, kids were reportedly playing outside that church.
Guerra was charged with four counts of possession of a criminal instrument with intent to commit aggravated sexual assault. Jury selection was Monday, and the first witnesses were called Tuesday morning.
Juan Jose Guerra, 49, is accused of slowly driving by a church in Midland with a metal pipe, rope, zipcuffs and a homemade gag in his vehicle. The incident allegedly happened in May. At the time, kids were reportedly playing outside that church.
Guerra was charged with four counts of possession of a criminal instrument with intent to commit aggravated sexual assault. Jury selection was Monday, and the first witnesses were called Tuesday morning.
