Federal and local agents tracked a Hamilton County fugitive to Indianapolis on Tuesday, where they arrested him on a slate of sex-related felonies tied to an alleged 2024 incident, according to court records. Javier Cerequez‑Perez is now being held in the Hamilton County Justice Center while the case moves forward.
Charges and alleged incident
Court documents state that Cerequez‑Perez is charged with two counts of attempting to commit rape (Level 3 felonies), one count of sexual misconduct with a minor (Level 5 felony) and one count of sexual battery (Level 6 felony. The allegations stem from an August 2024 encounter in which a minor told officers that Cerequez‑Perez touched her inappropriately and tried to rape her inside a vehicle near Fishers. Investigators reported recovering a work shirt from a dumpster at a job site as potential evidence.
“Nothing to hide and denied touching (the minor),” Cerequez‑Perez told investigators, according to WIBC 93.1 FM.
Court dates and custody
According to court filings, an initial hearing took place July 7, with bail set at $50,000. A final pretrial conference is scheduled for October 21, and a jury trial is set to start November 2.
The FBI Indianapolis Violent Crimes Task Force, working with DHS/ICE/ERO, arrested Cerequez‑Perez in Indianapolis, and an immigration detainer request was filed on July 15. Officials reported that the Mexican consulate was notified, as noted by WIBC 93.1 FM.
The Hamilton County Justice Center's online inmate roster lists a Javier Cerequez‑Perez in custody under subject number 201121, confirming he is being held locally (Hamilton County Justice Center).
What to expect next
Cerequez‑Perez will remain in county custody while prosecutors and defense attorneys prepare for the fall court dates. Officials have not released additional details, and anyone with information related to the case is asked to contact the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations unit.
