FREMONT, Calif. (KGO) -- Fremont police say a homeless man from Hayward is facing additional charges after a third case involving an older woman was tied to the suspect.
Alexander Lomax was arrested on Thursday after police say he severely beat and assaulted a 67-year-old Asian woman in broad daylight in the front yard of a residence near Grimmer Boulevard and Blacow Road. Witnesses called 911 and officials say patrol officers arrived while the 28-year-old was nude and the assault was still in progress. Lomax was detained and the woman was transported to a trauma center with major, non-life-threatening injuries including significant facial injuries and broken bones throughout her body.
According to police, hours earlier, Lomax assaulted a 57-year-old woman in the area of Auto Mall Parkway and Fremont Boulevard. The victim was walking in the area when police say Lomax punched her in the back of the head and pushed her to the ground. A witness intervened and the suspect fled the scene. Police say the victim later positively identified Lomax as her attacker.
During the investigation, detectives connected a third sexual assault from May 5 to Lomax, when the 75-year-old victim was shopping at Safeway at the Hub. Police say the victim later positively denied Lomax as her attacker.
Fremont police have released the Lomax's mugshot, which you will find below, in the hopes that other victims or witnesses will come forward.
Fremont Police Chief Kimberly Petersen issued the following statement Friday: "I am deeply disturbed by the three sexual assault incidents that have recently occurred in our community. My heart is full of sadness for the victims. On behalf of the entire Fremont community, you are all in our thoughts and while we know your recovery will be long, we will continue to be by your side," stated Fremont Mayor Lily Mei. "This act of violence is unacceptable, and we must stand together united with zero tolerance for sexual harassment and violence in our community. I implore our District Attorney to prioritize this case and see that the suspect is held accountable for these atrocious crimes. I would like to thank the community members who took immediate action to call 911, as well as our first responders from police and fire for their expedited and caring response. Now more than ever I call on our community to take the action to be upstanders and not bystanders."
She went on to say, "As a police chief and as a woman, I am completely horrified by this crime. My thoughts are with the victims during this incredibly difficult time. I can assure the public that this case is the Department's highest priority and we are working diligently with the District Attorney to keep this offender in custody. I have also dedicated the necessary resources to investigate whether we have more victims in our community, and we will ensure that all will be provided with victim support services."
Lomax was booked at Santa Rita Jail on the following charges related to the 67-year-old victim:
Rape
Kidnapping with the intent to commit sodomy (a NO BAIL charge)
Assault with the intent to commit rape
Sexual battery by restraint
Assault with a deadly weapon with great bodily injury
Elder abuse with injuries
Detectives are adding the following charges related to the 57-year-old victim:
Assault with the intent to commit rape
Detectives are also adding the following charges related to the 75-year-old victim from Safeway:
Sexual battery by restraint
False imprisonment
The assault with intent to commit sodomy charge is no bail, which means the suspect will be held until arraignment.
Additional victims or witnesses are encouraged to contact Detective David Rodriguez at 510-790-6900 or drodriguez@fremont.gov.
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Alexander Lomax was arrested on Thursday after police say he severely beat and assaulted a 67-year-old Asian woman in broad daylight in the front yard of a residence near Grimmer Boulevard and Blacow Road. Witnesses called 911 and officials say patrol officers arrived while the 28-year-old was nude and the assault was still in progress. Lomax was detained and the woman was transported to a trauma center with major, non-life-threatening injuries including significant facial injuries and broken bones throughout her body.
According to police, hours earlier, Lomax assaulted a 57-year-old woman in the area of Auto Mall Parkway and Fremont Boulevard. The victim was walking in the area when police say Lomax punched her in the back of the head and pushed her to the ground. A witness intervened and the suspect fled the scene. Police say the victim later positively identified Lomax as her attacker.
During the investigation, detectives connected a third sexual assault from May 5 to Lomax, when the 75-year-old victim was shopping at Safeway at the Hub. Police say the victim later positively denied Lomax as her attacker.
Fremont police have released the Lomax's mugshot, which you will find below, in the hopes that other victims or witnesses will come forward.
Fremont Police Chief Kimberly Petersen issued the following statement Friday: "I am deeply disturbed by the three sexual assault incidents that have recently occurred in our community. My heart is full of sadness for the victims. On behalf of the entire Fremont community, you are all in our thoughts and while we know your recovery will be long, we will continue to be by your side," stated Fremont Mayor Lily Mei. "This act of violence is unacceptable, and we must stand together united with zero tolerance for sexual harassment and violence in our community. I implore our District Attorney to prioritize this case and see that the suspect is held accountable for these atrocious crimes. I would like to thank the community members who took immediate action to call 911, as well as our first responders from police and fire for their expedited and caring response. Now more than ever I call on our community to take the action to be upstanders and not bystanders."
She went on to say, "As a police chief and as a woman, I am completely horrified by this crime. My thoughts are with the victims during this incredibly difficult time. I can assure the public that this case is the Department's highest priority and we are working diligently with the District Attorney to keep this offender in custody. I have also dedicated the necessary resources to investigate whether we have more victims in our community, and we will ensure that all will be provided with victim support services."
Lomax was booked at Santa Rita Jail on the following charges related to the 67-year-old victim:
Rape
Kidnapping with the intent to commit sodomy (a NO BAIL charge)
Assault with the intent to commit rape
Sexual battery by restraint
Assault with a deadly weapon with great bodily injury
Elder abuse with injuries
Detectives are adding the following charges related to the 57-year-old victim:
Assault with the intent to commit rape
Detectives are also adding the following charges related to the 75-year-old victim from Safeway:
Sexual battery by restraint
False imprisonment
The assault with intent to commit sodomy charge is no bail, which means the suspect will be held until arraignment.
Additional victims or witnesses are encouraged to contact Detective David Rodriguez at 510-790-6900 or drodriguez@fremont.gov.
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