The former deputy commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles was arrested on Tuesday, accused of sexually assaulting a young victim over a period of several years, according to police.
Victor Diaz, 36, of Collins Street in Waterbury, was arrested late Tuesday morning in Westport, according to Waterbury police. He's accused of sexually assaulting a minor under the age of 16.
DMV Commissioner Melody A. Currey, who appointed Diaz as deputy commissioner in 2011 and accepted his resignation a couple weeks ago, said in a statement after Diaz's arrest that the "allegations are extremely disturbing."
"If proven to be true, this is intolerable conduct," Currey said in the statement. "I accepted his resignation two weeks ago and this now remains a personal matter for Mr. Diaz."
Diaz has been charged with first-degree sexual assault, four counts of fourth-degree sexual assault, criminal attempt at first-degree sexual assault, second-degree unlawful restraint, two counts of second-degree sexual assault, criminal attempt at second-degree sexual assault, two counts of risk of injury to a minor and employing a minor in an obscene performance.
He resigned earlier this month citing "personal reasons."
Gov. Dannel Malloy also released a statement about the arrest and allegations.
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“These allegations are reprehensible. As an advocate against sexual assault and someone whose wife spent years working to help survivors and victims of sexual assault, combatting an issue like this is very important to our family. Conduct like the alleged should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” Malloy said in a statement.
Police have not released further information because the case file is sealed, but said they do not expect to file additional charges.
Diaz was held on $1 million bond, which was later lowered to $750,000. He was due in Waterbury Superior Court this afternoon.
