Suspected illegal immigrant charged with sexual assault of Bridgeton woman
Saturday, May 08, 2010
By Joe Green jgreen@sjnewsco.com

BRIDGETON - A city woman fought off her attacker and called 911 late Thursday morning after he tried to sexually assault her, police said.

Police charged Gamaliel Lopez, 18, of Oak Street, with criminal attempt sexual assault and criminal restraint in a struggle that they say began with an argument over money.

The victim knew Lopez, who police said came to her home to pay a debt.

Lopez allegedly wrestled the woman to the floor and pulled down her pants and underwear before she broke free and called police.

Officers reported finding Lopez hiding under a bed in an upstairs room. They gathered evidence, including a knife they said they found near the accused.

Lopez was lodged in the county jail on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer as a suspected illegal immigrant.

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