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Reydy Caal Butz was arrested Wednesday, March 5, following an extensive investigation that began in August 2024, when police received reports of an inappropriate relationship between a 17-year-old and a juvenile victim, according to the Culpeper Police Department.
Detectives later determined that Caal Butz had falsely presented himself as a 17-year-old when he was, in fact, 20, police said.
"Modern technology, investigative techniques, and procedures were utilized to positively identify the suspect and investigate the allegations, officials said.
As a result of the investigation, Caal Butz was charged with:
- Felony use of a communications device to commit certain offenses involving children;
- Felony indecent liberties;
- Felony carnal knowledge of a child between the ages of 13 and 15.
Caal Butz was arrested at a residence in the 2100 block of Peachtree Court, where officers later executed a search warrant and recovered additional evidence, police said.
He was taken before a magistrate, who ordered him to be held without bond at the Culpeper County Jail. Police say additional charges may be filed as the investigation continues.
“The Culpeper Police Department takes offenses like these seriously and will continue to take proactive action to enforce the law to its fullest extent,” Chief Chris Settle said.
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