SJ Man Arrested, Accused Of Attempted Rape, Battery, Burglary

SAN JOSE, CA -- The police department arrested a San Jose man Thursday on suspicion of attempted rape, sexual battery and burglary.

San Jose Police responded to the 900 block of Ironwood Drive in San Jose at 4:22 a.m. on a report of an unknown adult male sexually assaulting a 28-year-old female victim inside her bedroom. Officers arrived on scene and located the suspect identified as Richard Hernandez, 25, inside the residence. The suspect was not known to the victim. Hernandez was taken into custody and booked into Santa Clara County Jail.

Anyone with information regarding this incident or other similar incidents is urged to contact Detective Frank Montoya of the San Jose Police Department's Internet Crimes Against Children/Child Exploitation Detail at 408-537-1382. Those wishing to remain anonymous may either call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line, 408-947-STOP (7867), or click the "Submit a Tip" link below. Someone providing information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect may be eligible for a cash reward from the Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers.