SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Spartanburg Police Department reports a man was arrested in connection with a sexual assault investigation.

Officers said they responded to Spartanburg Hospital System on East Wood Street in reference to a report from medical staff about a possible sexual assault.

Police report the incident took place on Charlesworth Avenue, and detectives identified 77-year-old Armando Cortez as the suspect during the investigation. He was taken into custody at the Spartanburg Police Department.

Cortez was charged with criminal sexual conduct, first degree, with a minor under 11 years of age.

Investigators said they are also reviewing two other reports of criminal sexual incidents associated with Cortez. The investigations are active and may result in additional

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