Man Accused of Assaulting Woman in Pinecrest Arrested: Police
Investigation and Arrest
A man accused of assaulting a woman in broad daylight in Pinecrest was arrested on Sunday, police said. Michael Angelo Figueroa-Hernandez was found at a hospital in Palm Beach County and was taken into custody with the help of the Atlantis Police Department.
The Attack
According to police, the victim was walking in the 13000 block of Southwest 69th Court on March 3 in the morning when she was grabbed from behind by a suspect and was touched inappropriately. As she was being attacked, the victim cried out for help and was then released by the suspect who fled the scene.
Investigation and Search
Following the attack, police released a photo of Figueroa-Hernandez, who they said was riding a light blue bicycle and was carrying a purple bag with a shoulder strap. After the incident, Figueroa-Hernandez abandoned his bicycle near Southwest 138th Street and 77th Avenue.
Arrest and Incarceration
Figueroa-Hernandez was transported to the Palm Beach County Jail.
Conclusion
The arrest of Figueroa-Hernandez brings a sense of relief to the community, ensuring that the perpetrator is no longer at large and poses no threat to the public. The police’s swift response and effective investigation have ensured that justice is served in this case.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was arrested in connection with the assault in Pinecrest?
- Michael Angelo Figueroa-Hernandez
- Where was Figueroa-Hernandez arrested?
- A hospital in Palm Beach County
- What was Figueroa-Hernandez doing at the time of the attack?
- Riding a light blue bicycle and carrying a purple bag with a shoulder strap
- Where did Figueroa-Hernandez abandon his bicycle after the attack?
- Near Southwest 138th Street and 77th Avenue
