Crime & Safety
East Palo Alto Rape-Attempt Suspect Nabbed
The local suspect, who was identified as Rogelio Artiga, 19, was arrested in Menlo Park and booked into the San Mateo County Jail.
MENLO PARK, CA -- Police arrested an East Palo Alto man on attempted rape charges minutes after the 33-year-old victim in the vicinity of Oak Court and Woodland Avenue fought back and broke free of the alleged attacker identified as Rogelio Artiga, 19.
He was booked into the San Mateo County Jail Monday afternoon on additional charges of sexual battery, kidnapping and preventing the use of a wireless device, Menlo Park police said.
The woman, who was walking in the vicinity, had no injuries to report. He ran down Oak Court headed toward Menalto Avenue.
Find out what's happening in East Palo Altofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Police believe the man was acting alone.
Anyone with more information may provide it to Menlo Park Police at 650-330-6300.
Find out what's happening in East Palo Altofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
-Image via Renee Schiavone, Patch
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.