A person has been charged with allegedly sexually assaulting a younger woman at a Hollywood restaurant, in accordance with authorities.
David Josue Lopes, a Los Angeles resident, was charged with one felony depend of forcible lewd act upon a toddler beneath 14, and faces allegations of aggravated kidnapping and infliction of bodily hurt on a toddler beneath 14 years outdated, in accordance with a Los Angeles County District Legal professional’s Workplace information launch.
If convicted, he faces a most sentence of life in jail with out the potential of parole.
“The allegations on this case are horrifying,” L.A. County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman stated within the launch. “An harmless little one and her household have suffered an unthinkable trauma that can go away lasting scars. My Workplace will use each authorized instrument obtainable to hunt justice for this younger sufferer and to make sure that the person accountable is held accountable beneath the legislation.”
On the evening of Nov. 5, Lopes allegedly approached a toddler inside a Hollywood restaurant, took her to an enclosed space and bodily and sexually assaulted her, in accordance with the discharge.
Lopes pleaded not responsible throughout his arraignment on Nov. 10, officers stated. His subsequent listening to is scheduled for Dec. 12 within the Foltz Legal Justice Heart. He’s being held with out bail.
Detectives are asking the general public for assist in discovering any further victims. Anybody with data is urged to contact detectives at (424) 259-7096. Calls ought to be directed to (877) 527-3247 throughout non-business hours or on weekends.
