In the early morning hours of March 10, 2023, the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, responded to the residence of David Scott Perez regarding a domestic altercation between him and an adult female victim.

Officer said the incident stemmed from allegations that David Perez had sexually abused an 11-year-old juvenile female. Both adults sustained injuries from the altercation and were sent to hospitals for treatment that morning.

A statement was given by the female victim in this case during which she said that Perez had physically assaulted her with his fists, choked her, and prevented her from calling for emergency assistance. These statements were all consistent with her injuries.

Perez was charged with Domestic Violence Assault 2nd Degree, Domestic Violence Strangulation, and Interference with a Domestic Violence Emergency Call. 

In the days following the domestic incident, further interviews were conducted, and a statement was given by the juvenile victim in this case.

The child victim said that Perez had sexual intercourse and other sexual contact with her as well. After that interview, Perez was also charged with Rape 1st Degree and Sexual Abuse of a Child Under 12 years of age.

Authorities took Perez into custody upon his release from the hospital. This is an ongoing investigation.