An Essex man is being held without bond on rape and home invasion charges after his neighbor told police he followed her into her apartment under the pretense of borrowing sugar, according to court records. Alonso Hester Jr. was arrested Thursday and faces multiple felony counts, including an allegation of first-degree rape. His next hearing is scheduled for April 10 at Towson District Court.
Court records show Hester is charged with three felonies, including first-degree rape, plus a single count of misdemeanor assault, according to the Baltimore Sun. The outlet reports he is being held without bond on the rape and home invasion allegations and that, as of Monday morning, no attorney was listed for him in court records.
What the charging documents say
Charging documents state that Baltimore County Police patrol officers were sent to an Essex apartment complex Wednesday night for a reported sexual assault in progress. The paperwork alleges Hester asked his neighbor for sugar, then followed her into her apartment and into the kitchen, where the alleged assault took place, according to Fox Baltimore.
Court date and detention
Hester is scheduled to appear on April 10, 2026, at Towson District Court in Baltimore County, according to court records cited by the Baltimore Sun. The Maryland Judiciary’s county courts page lists Towson as the District Court location for Baltimore County and provides the courthouse address and contact information.
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