Cape Coral man charged with sexual assault
A Cape Coral man was arrested Sunday for an alleged sexual battery.
David Lee Rojas, 40, has been charged with sexual assault stemming from an incident Sunday just before midnight.
According to Cape Coral Police Department officials, officers responded to a disturbance at a home on Southwest Embers Terrace, and spoke with a male who reported an argument with his friend. Police state the male got into a dispute with his friend, Rojas, after Rojas “attempted to engage in sexual contact with the friend’s girlfriend and then threatened to harm both individuals.”
Police officials state that the female victim told police that on July 20, she, her boyfriend and Rojas returned to the home after spending the evening at a beach.
“She reported that while she was resting in the master bedroom, Rojas entered the room and sexually battered her,” a CCPD release states. “The victim stated she resisted and told Rojas to stop. Her boyfriend entered the room shortly after, observed the situation, and intervened. Officers noted visible injuries on the victim.”
Police said Rojas left the scene before officers arrived, but was located a short time after at a nearby hotel. Rojas was taken into custody, interviewed, and then transported to Lee County Jail.
As of Tuesday afternoon, Rojas was still in custody, being held on a $75,000 bond.
If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual battery or assault, help is available. Contact your local police department or visit the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 for confidential support and resources.
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