By Paige Lambert

An increasing number of sexual assault cases have dotted local and county law enforcement blotters since late January. 

Many law enforcement officials say while sexual assault cases are troubling, the increases in numbers reflect population growth.   

Buda Police Chief Bo Kidd said the number of reported sexual assault cases has stayed within two to six cases each year. 

“I don’t think our problems are any different or worse than any other area this size,” Kidd...