ORLANDO, Fla. – An Orlando man was arrested on Tuesday after a sexual battery was reported in the area, according to the police department.
In a release, police said they received a call about the attack around 5:40 a.m. in the 600 block of West Amelia Street.
Upon arrival, officers contacted the victim, who reported being assaulted, police added.
Per investigators, the suspect — identified as Gervin Jawaski Lewis, 46 — approached the victim, threatened her with a weapon and assaulted her.
Gervin Jawaski Lewis, 46 (Orange County Jail)
“Following the attack, the suspect fled the area,” the release reads. “Detectives were able to quickly identify a vehicle associated with (the) crime, and Lewis was located and detained a short time later.”
Lewis was taken into custody and now faces charges of:
Armed sexual battery
Armed robbery
False imprisonment
Vehicle burglary
Hindering 911 communications
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Furthermore, police said they discovered that Lewis had an outstanding warrant in another county, too.
Jail records show he faces charges of using a computer to lure a child and kidnapping/human trafficking out of Marion County.
“Our officers acted quickly and decisively to apprehend this dangerous individual,” Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith said. “Their investigative work and determination got him off our streets and demonstrate our commitment to providing the service our community deserves.”
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