A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of statutory rape Friday following a short pursuit by Weld County Sheriff’s Office deputies, according to a the sheriff’s office.
About 4:40 a.m. Friday, deputies responded to a report of a sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl at a home near U.S. 34 and Weld County Road 47.5, between Greeley and Kersey.
Police later identified the suspect as Emilson Lopez-Mejia, 31, who is related to the victim. He was arrested on charges of statutory rape, a felony, as well as resisting arrest and obstructing a police officer, which are misdemeanors.
Lopez-Mejia fled the scene before deputies arrived.
The sheriff’s office worked with other law enforcement units through the day to find Lopez-Mejia. The sheriff’s office did not say where he was found.
Deputies used K-9 units to help, and Lopez-Mejia was taken into custody without additional force after the pursuit. He was taken to a hospital for medical clearance before being booked into the Weld County Jail about 1:30 p.m. Friday.
The sheriff’s office said no additional information will be released Saturday.
Hence then, the article about weld county deputies arrest rape suspect after foot pursuit was published today ( ) and is available on GreeleyTribune ( Saudi Arabia ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Weld County deputies arrest rape suspect after foot pursuit )
Also on site :
- Miguel Delaney answers your Premier League questions – from the next manager to be sacked to surprise January transfers
- Blackhawks vs Jets — Toews’ Return, Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread
- Bishop Barron Says ICE Should Focus On 'Serious' Criminals, Urges Protesters to 'Cease Interfering'