{"id":420893,"date":"2026-10-07T03:46:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T03:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/420893\/"},"modified":"2026-10-07T03:46:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T03:46:08","slug":"armed-sex-attack-leaves-orlando-man-behind-bars-police-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/420893\/","title":{"rendered":"Armed sex attack leaves Orlando man behind bars, police say"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2013 An Orlando man was arrested on Tuesday after a sexual battery was reported in the area, according to the police department.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Upon arrival, officers contacted the victim, who reported being assaulted, police added.<\/p>\n

Per investigators, the suspect \u2014 identified as Gervin Jawaski Lewis, 46 \u2014 approached the victim, threatened her with a weapon and assaulted her.<\/p>\n

\"\"Gervin Jawaski Lewis, 46 (Orange County Jail)<\/p>\n

\u201cFollowing the attack, the suspect fled the area,\u201d the release reads. \u201cDetectives were able to quickly identify a vehicle associated with (the) crime, and Lewis was located and detained a short time later.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lewis was taken into custody and now faces charges of:<\/p>\n

Armed sexual battery<\/p>\n

Armed robbery<\/p>\n

False imprisonment<\/p>\n

Vehicle burglary<\/p>\n

Hindering 911 communications<\/p>\n

[RELATED: Watch Lewis\u2019 arrest below]<\/p>\n

Furthermore, police said they discovered that Lewis had an outstanding warrant in another county, too.<\/p>\n

Jail records show he faces charges of using a computer to lure a child and kidnapping\/human trafficking out of Marion County.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur officers acted quickly and decisively to apprehend this dangerous individual,\u201d Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith said. \u201cTheir investigative work and determination got him off our streets and demonstrate our commitment to providing the service our community deserves.\u201d<\/p>\n

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