Saturday, September 22, 2007

Possible HIV carrier sought on rape charges

A Salt Lake City man wanted for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl may also have HIV - the virus that causes AIDS - and may pose a public health risk, police warned Friday.

Christians Michell Ortiz, 22, is charged with rape and two counts of forcible sodomy, all first-degree felonies, as well as second-degree felony forcible sexual abuse.

Jeff Bedard, a Salt Lake City police spokesman, said the alleged victim is the daughter of a woman with whom Ortiz is acquainted. read more

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