Suwanee Student Charged With Tattooing Girl, 14

A Suwanee teen who apparently has "done a few tattoos" for people at his house has been charged with tattooing a 14-year-old girl.

According to Gwinnett Police, Jose Jaime Cruz Jr. of a James Lee Drive address gave a tattoo to a girl at his residence on May 17, after school hours. The incident report indicates that Cruz's father "was at least aware" that his son has given tattoos to people in the house.

The victim told police that she only knew Cruz Jr., who is a Collins Hill High student, by the name of "Demente." Cruz Jr. is not a licensed tattoo artist.

The victim told Cruz Jr. that she was 17, according to police. The tattoo was applied to the girl's left rib cage area, and she paid Cruz Jr. $40 in cash, police said.

Also, a complainant told police that there may be more students at Collins Hill High under 18 who have received tattoos from Cruz Jr.

Cruz Jr. told police that he "has done a few tattoos for people" at his house.

This information was obtained from the Gwinnett Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction. For questions, email suwanee@patch.com.

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