Loveland Man Indicted on 72 Counts Including 36 Counts of Child Rape

Clermont County Prosecuting Attorney Mark J. Tekulve announces the indictment of Keith Cruz, age 52, of Loveland, for a total of 72 counts, with 36 counts of forceful Rape against a child under the age of 13, along with Gross Sexual Imposition and Sexual Battery of that same child, Pandering in Sexually Oriented Matter Involving a Minor and Pandering in Obscenity involving a Minor. If convicted, Cruz faces up to 900 years to life in prison on the Rapes alone, and that is just what he is looking at in Clermont County.

Cruz is currently facing child rape charges in Hamilton County, where he is currently incarcerated in the Hamilton County Justice Center. This case came to light when the Loveland Police Department asked the news to report on Cruz and to ask for anyone else who was victimized by him, to please come forward. He was clearly targeting single women who had young girls and boys of whom he would be able to take advantage. He did not discriminate between gender; his only qualifications were that it be a child.

“If you or someone you know has been victimized by Keith Cruz, please reach out to the Loveland Police Department at (513) 583-3000. They have worked tirelessly to ensure that all of his victims get a voice, and my office vows to do the same. Please do not hesitate to call. You deserve the chance to get your justice and peace.” Prosecuting Attorney Mark J. Tekulve.

Keith Allen Cruz d.o.b. 8/29/1971

*Mugshots courtesy of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office*