Custer man arrested on suspicion of raping 9-year-old child he knew
The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office suspects a Custer man repeatedly sexually assaulted a 9-year-old that he knew last year.
Andres Garcia-Gutierrez, 33, was booked into Whatcom County Jail Thursday, July 22, on suspicion of two counts of first-degree child rape.
Deputies were notified on May 27 of the report of the sexual assault of the 9-year-old, sheriff’s office spokesperson Deb Slater said.
Investigation revealed the assaults happened repeatedly nine month earlier by Garcia-Gutierrez, Slater said.
Resources
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault, you can contact the following local resources for free, confidential support:
▪ Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services: 24-hour Help Line: 360-715-1563, Email: info@dvsas.org.
▪ Lummi Victims of Crime: 360-312-2015.
▪ Bellingham Police: You can call anonymously at 360-778-8611, or go online at cob.org/tips.
▪ WWU Consultation and Sexual Assault Support Survivor Advocacy Services: 360-650-3700 or wp.wwu.edu/sexualviolence/.
▪ Brigid Collins Family Support Center: 360-734-4616, brigidcollins.org.
