Teen's Text Message Helps Halt Attack

A Gwinnett County man was in jail Thursday without bond, accused of attacking a teenage girl. Authorities said the attack could have been much worse had the girl not sent a text message to one of her friends asking for help.

Jose Hernandez-Ruiz was charged with sexual battery, kidnapping. The victim in the case is 16-years-old.

Investigators said during the attack, the victim was able to send a text message to a friend asking for help. The victim said her friends responded and were able to put a stop to the attack.

Hernandez-Ruiz was arrested and taken to the Gwinnett County jail. Hernandez-Ruiz was also held for federal immigration purposes.