Rape Suspect Arrested For Violent Attack Of Teen

SAN JOSE, CA -- A 20-year-old man was arrested today in connection with a violent rape behind a church in East San Jose on Sunday, police reported. San Jose resident Esteban Mosqueda will be booked into jail on
suspicion of penetration with a foreign object, assault with a deadly weapon, false imprisonment and sexual battery, according to police.

The rape happened at about 6:30 p.m. in the 2700 block of King Road, according to police. The suspect allegedly lured a 17-year-old girl into a secluded area, then violently attacked and sexually assaulted her. The victim suffered injuries that were not life-threatening, according to police spokesman Sgt. Enrique Garcia.

Police investigated the assault and obtained an arrest warrant for Mosqueda, which they carried out at his home on today.

"I want to commend our survivor for her strength through this ordeal," Police Chief Eddie Garcia said in a statement.

Anyone with further information is asked to contact Detective Beth Stenger at (408) 277-4102.

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