Man arrested after woman attacked on Seminole County Wekiva Trail, deputies say

The Brief

  • A 20-year-old man has been arrested after deputies say he attacked and sexually assaulted a woman Monday on the Seminole Wekiva Trail.
  • The victim was dragged toward the woods before a bystander heard her cries and called 911.
  • Sheriff Dennis Lemma praised the victim’s courage, while runners say the attack highlights growing safety concerns on Central Florida trails.

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. An arrest has been made in an alleged sexual battery that occurred on Monday along the Seminole Wekiva Trail, according to deputies.

What we know:

A man is in custody after deputies say he allegedly attacked and sexually assaulted a woman on the Seminole Wekiva Trail in broad daylight Monday afternoon.

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