(Stuart, Iowa)  – Officers with the Stuart Police Department, Thursday, May 1, 2025, arrested 20-year-old Wilson Erwin Elverildo Choc Cuc, a Guatemlan national, in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of an 11-year-old victim. Authorities say the incident allegedly occurred in late April of 2025, in the 600 block of SW 7th Street in Stuart.

In their press release, today (Friday) Stuart Police says Choc Cuc is believed to be residing in the United States illegally. During an interview with investigators, the suspect admitted to committing the offense. Choc Cuc has been charged with Sexual Abuse in the 2nd Degree, a Class B felony, and Providing False Identifying Information to Law Enforcement, a simple misdemeanor. He was booked into the Adair County Jail, where he is currently being held.

Due to the age of the victim, no identifying information will be released. This case remains under investigation, and no further information will be released at this time.

The Stuart Police Department reminds the public that all suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.