Alamogordo, New Mexico – The Alamogordo Police Department says it has arrested a suspect in an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a 12-year-old that started on July 7, 2023.

According to APD, the alleged assaults took place at several locations within the city between July 5 and July 6, 2023. Officers allegedly obtained corroborating evidence consistent with the victims’ statements.

22-year-old Benjamin Cunningham was arrested on December 12, 2024.

Cunningham is charged with 10 counts of Criminal Sexual Penetration of a Minor (under 13 years of age) and four counts of Criminal Sexual Contact of a Minor (under 13 years of age).

APD says Cunningham is incarcerated at OCDC awaiting his appearance in court.