HARRISBURG POLICE ARREST INDIVIDUAL IN CONNECTION WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT
Harrisburg, PA – Mayor Stephen R. Reed today said that Harrisburg Police have arrested an individual in connection with a sexual assault that occurred on Thursday, June 5, 2008, around 11:45 p.m.
Reed said police have arrested William Geovanny Abreu, 32, of no confirmed address, in connection with the incident.
The Mayor said Harrisburg Police were dispatched to the 900 block of S. 21st Street for what initially came in as a weapons call. Officers were able to locate the victim who indicated that she observed Abreu, an acquaintance, in the 1500 block of Paxton Street. After attempting to avoid him, the victim said that Abreu stated he would kill her and himself if she didn’t get in the car with him. He then ordered her into the car at gunpoint.
Reed said Abreu then drove his vehicle to the Fairview Motel in Swatara Twp. and made the victim pay for a room. Several demands were made of the victim, including sex. The victim, in fear for her life, complied with the demands.
The victim was then able to convince Abreu to take her to her residence. Abreu took her there and soon left. The victim then called the police.
At around 4:00 a.m., Harrisburg Police officers traveled to the Fairview Motel to process the crime scene. There, they found Abreu’s vehicle. At 4:48 a.m., the Dauphin County Crisis Response Team was activated to assist in apprehending Abreu. At 6:00 a.m., Abreu was taken into custody without incident. A firearm was recovered in his hotel room.
Reed said Abreu has been charged with rape, terroristic threats, kidnapping, unlawful restraint, false imprisonment and carrying a firearm without a license. He has been remanded to Dauphin County Prison in lieu of posting bail.
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