A Woman’s Courage and a Citizen’s Alertness Lead to Capture in Sexual Assault Case
A 20-year-old man, Patrick Gamache, has been arrested and charged with sexual assault/battery following an attack on the Seminole Wekiva Trail. The incident, which occurred on Monday afternoon, was thwarted by the quick actions of a nearby citizen who heard the victim’s cries for help and contacted law enforcement.
The attack took place at approximately 4:00 p.m. near the intersection of State Road 434 and Douglas Avenue. According to reports, a female victim was walking northeast along the trail when a man, who was on an electric scooter, approached her.
The suspect then dragged the victim toward the nearby woods. Her cries for help were heard by a vigilant citizen, who located her and immediately called 911…