ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando police said a man was arrested after a woman reported being sexually assaulted and threatened with a weapon early Tuesday morning.
Police said officers responded around 5:40 a.m. Oct. 6 to the 600 block of West Amelia Street after receiving a report that a woman had been attacked.
Investigators said the suspect, identified as Gervin Jawaski Lewis, 46, approached the woman, threatened her with a weapon and sexually assaulted her before fleeing the area.
Police said detectives identified a vehicle associated with the investigation and located and detained Lewis a short time later.
According to police, Lewis was arrested on charges of armed sexual battery, armed robbery, false imprisonment, vehicle burglary and hindering 911 communications.
Police said Lewis was also found to have an outstanding warrant in another county.
The Orlando Police Department said the investigation remains active and ongoing.
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