Madison, News, RSS Facebook, RSS General, RSS Twitter
 By  admin Published 
8:57 pm Friday, January 27, 2012

Madison rape suspect arrested

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a man in connection with the rape of a 17 year old girl in Madison on Tuesday. 23-year-old Michael Joseph Garza  was arrested Friday afternoon for allegedly sexually assaulting the 17-year-old girl.

Michael Joseph Garza

According to  Sheriff  investigators, the 17 year old female was attacked around 7:20 p.m. on January 24th outside Hastings Coffee Shop on Highway 72 in Madison. She told investigators she was leaving the building when she was suddenly attacked by an unknown offender.

Garza is charged with attempted rape in the first degree and sexual abuse in the first degree. Both charges carry a $30,000 bond.  He is currently being held in the Madison County Metro Jail.

Also on The Madison Record
Long-sought aquatic center to be built in Dublin Park
Madison County Record, News, Schools, ...
Long-sought aquatic center to be built in Dublin Park
By STAFF REPORTS 
September 9, 2026
MADISON - Madison City Schools and the City of Madison are teaming up on plans to build an Aquatic Center in Dublin Park. Mayor Ranae Bartlett and MCS...
Rocket City Classic to host two games in 2026
Madison County Record, News, Sports, ...
Rocket City Classic to host two games in 2026
By BOB LABBE 
September 9, 2026
HUNTSVILLE- The 2026 Rocket City Classic has expanded to two games. The latest announcement from the Huntsville Sports Commission and the Von Bran Cen...
U.S. Open semi-finalist Ben Shelton’s local connection
Events, Madison County Record, News, ...
U.S. Open semi-finalist Ben Shelton’s local connection
By BOB LABBE 
September 9, 2026
HUNTSVILLE- The tennis action will be fast and furious this weekend at the Athletic Club Alabama, located on Leeman Ferry Road in Huntsville, as the m...
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Toyota Field to remember first responders in World Trade Center
A: Main, Events, Madison County Record, ...
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Toyota Field to remember first responders in World Trade Center
Gregg Parker 
September 9, 2026
MADISON – At 8:46 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001, five hijackers diverted American Airlines Flight 11 to downtown New York City and crashed into the northern ...
Battle of the Bands to be held at Home Place Park this Saturday
A: Main, Events, Madison County Record, ...
Battle of the Bands to be held at Home Place Park this Saturday
Gregg Parker 
September 9, 2026
MADISON – “Battle of the Bands” is returning this Saturday to decide who will rule the stage at Home Place Park, 100 Shorter Street. Madison Arts Alli...
Neighborhoods, businesses earn beautification awards with pleasing landscaping
Lifestyles, Madison County Record, News, ...
Neighborhoods, businesses earn beautification awards with pleasing landscaping
Gregg Parker 
September 9, 2026
MADISON – Bright crimson blooms on petunias. Subtle hues of begonias. Snow-white blossoms of geraniums. Arrange these flowers amongst manicured shrubs...
Watercolor, romance and pumpkins ready at Blue Apple Books in September
Business, Events, Lifestyles, ...
Watercolor, romance and pumpkins ready at Blue Apple Books in September
Gregg Parker 
September 9, 2026
MADISON – Visual art, affectionate feelings, a celebration and pumpkins . . . yes, pumpkins are early harbingers of approaching autumn at Blue Apple B...

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *