Two charged with rape of infant

Update Jan. 25, 12 p.m.Cox faces additional charges of fifth-degree felony identify fraud and second-degree misdemeanor obstructing justice through Perkins police. He allegedly gave officers a false name when they asked him to identify himself in an incident earlier Tuesday. Original postSANDUSKY — Two Sanduskians face charges for allegedly raping a girl younger than two years old.Eddie Cox, 46, and Ruth Cruz, 41, both of the 500 block of Fulton Street, were arrested Tuesday night and both charged with rape.Perkins police were notified Tuesday night of a domestic dispute but contacted Sandusky police after learning the subjects were in Sandusky's jurisdiction, according to Sandusky police Detective Kevin Youskievicz.Sandusky officers traveled to a home on Fulton Street. While at the scene, police spoke with the two people involved, Cruz and Cox.Cruz allegedly admitted to officers she and Cox had "sexual contact" with a young girl in their home, according to Youskievicz.Evidence collected from the suspects' cell phones "substantiated" Cruz's claim, Youskievicz said.Police believe the alleged sexual misconduct occurred between December 2017 and January 2018. The girl does not live with Cruz and Cox, and today is with her family. Children Services are communicating with the victim, according to Youskievicz.Sandusky police will work with federal authorities to investigate the allegations."We've asked assistance from the FBI to analyze the cell phones," Youskievicz said.Police are also trying to determine if there are any other victims.Officers arrested Cruz and Cox and took them to the Erie County jail. Both are being held without bond.Neither Cox nor Cruz appear to have a criminal record in Erie County, according to jail and court records.More Sandusky police articlesReach reporter Brandon Addeo at brandonaddeo@sanduskyregister.com, follow him on Twitter @BrandonAddeo and follow the Register at Facebook.com/SanduskyRegisterEddie Cox (left) and Ruth Cruz (right) were charged with rape after alleged sexual contact with an infant girl.