Tuesday, Sep 18, 2007 - 12:08 AM

Chesterfield Jose Nelson Cruz-Hernandez, 20, has been charged with attempting to abduct and rape a Chesterfield County woman Saturday as she was walking in her neighborhood.

Cruz-Hernandez, who was staying with a friend in the 2400 block of Aberdeen Road, was arrested within an hour after the 35-year-old victim was accosted about 10:15 p.m. in the Bensley Village subdivision off Aberdeen Road.

After arresting Cruz-Hernandez, police determined he was wanted in a sexual offense involving a juvenile in April. He has been charged with rape in that case. Police said Cruz-Hernandez is an illegal immigrant from El Salvador.

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