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Sheriffs Office Says Suspect Arrested and Charged in Multiple Sexual Assaults

Press Release

by ECT

Detectives from the Investigation Division of the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff served a search warrant on July 7, 2022, at a residence in Martinez. At that time, they arrested 39-year-old Christopher David Owens of Martinez. Detectives identified Owens as the suspect in sexual assaults that occurred in the Pacheco area this year.

During the investigation, detectives worked with other local law enforcement agencies, which identified Owens as a suspect in their cases.

These include:

  • A rape that occurred in Walnut Creek in March 2017
  • A rape in Concord in August 2017
  • An attempted rape in Pleasant Hill in October 2020

Owens was booked into the Martinez Detention Facility on numerous sexual assault and other felony charges. He is currently being held in lieu of $8 million bail.

Detectives presented the case to the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office on Monday, July 11, 2022. He was charged with numerous felonies to include three counts of rape, assault with intent to commit rape, forced oral copulation, sexual penetration by a foreign object, elder abuse, and sexual battery.

The cases remain under investigation. Detectives believe there may be additional victims. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division.

Detective A. Kotchevar can be reached at (925) 313-2623 or by email at: a[email protected].

For any tips, email: [email protected] or call (866) 846-3592 to leave an anonymous voice message

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