| For Immediate Release Case # 09CF1318
June 18, 2009 |
Susan Kang Schroeder Public Affairs Counsel Office: 714-347-8408 Cell: 714-292-2718 Farrah Emami |
MAN TO BE ARRAIGNED FOR SEXUALLY ASSAULTING WOMAN AFTER DRAGGING HER INTO BUSHES
NEAR PARK WALKING TRAIL
SANTA ANA – A man will be arraigned tomorrow for dragging a woman into the bushes near a park walking trail and sexually assaulting her. Alfredo Fraga, 20, Orange, is charged with two felony counts of sexual penetration by foreign object by force, one felony count of assault with the intent to commit a sexual offense, and a sentencing enhancement allegation for kidnapping in the commission of a sexual offense. If convicted on all counts, Fraga faces a maximum sentence of 30 years to life in state prison. The defendant is being held on $1 million bail and is scheduled for continued arraignment tomorrow, Friday, June 19, 2009, at 8:30 a.m. in Department C-57, Central Justice Center, Santa Ana.
At approximately 2:00 p.m. on May 25, 2009, 58-year-old Jane Doe was walking alone on a trail in Esplanade Park in an unincorporated area of Santa Ana. Fraga is accused of grabbing the victim by her waist and dragging her into nearby bushes next to the trail. He is accused of sexually assaulting the victim by putting his hands down her pants and digitally penetrating the victim. Jane Doe screamed and struggled to get away, but was unable to free herself from Fraga.
A passing motorist stopped and rushed to help Jane Doe. Fraga is accused of attempting to flee the scene. An off-duty Orange County Sheriff’s deputy and several witnesses observed the defendant attempting to flee, chased after him, and detained him.
Deputy District Attorney Mark Birney of the Sexual Assault Unit is prosecuting this case.
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