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Update: Suspect Arrested in Iron Horse Trail Attempted Sexual Assault Case in Walnut Creek

by ECT

A 35-year-old San Francisco man was arrested in Walnut Creek hours after the East Bay Regional Park District released a suspect in an attempted sexual assault case on the Iron Horse Trail.

The incident occurred on January 11 at 5:30 pm on the Iron Horse Trail just south of Newell Avenue in Walnut Creek.

Walnut Creek Police arrested Jeremy Mickens, 35 out of San Francisco.

Here is the updated information released by police:

***SUBJECT IN CUSTODY***
On 01/13/2018, at approximately 12:45 hours, Walnut Creek Police Department Public Services Officer Miranda was conducting routine duties, when he was in the area of the Safeway located on South Broadway and Mt. Diablo Blvd. PSO Miranda had prior knowledge of this case, and the description of the suspect prior to going on duty on this date.

PSO Miranda observed what he believed was the suspect in this case loitering in the front of the Safeway store. Miranda immediately called in to Dispatch, at which time WCPD Officer Bertolozzi arrived and detained the suspect.

The suspect was identified as 35 year old Jeremy MICKENS out of San Francisco via a records checks. MICKENS was then positively identified by the victim as the suspect in this case. WCPD and EBRPD Investigations Units worked together seamlessly with their investigations, and MICKENS was subsequently arrested and booked on multiple felony charges surrounding this case.

The following is the Original press release by the East Bay Regional Park District

Attempted Sexual Assault Investigation
Case # 18-01048

On Thursday January 11th, 2018, at approximately 6:15 PM, the East Bay Regional Park District Police Department received a call from the Walnut Creek Police Department regarding an attempted sexual assault that occurred on the Iron Horse Trail just south of Newell Avenue in Walnut Creek. East Bay Regional Park District Police Department responded to the area and immediately began searching for the suspect along with WCPD. A police K9 was utilized but was unsuccessful in locating the assailant.

According to the adult female victim, about 5:30 PM, she was walking from the Broadway Plaza area when a black male adult approached her from behind and assaulted her. Based on the suspect’s actions and comments, it was clear he intended to sexually assault and/or physically harm the victim. The suspect then suddenly fled the area for an unknown reason, running northbound on S. Broadway. The victim was treated for nonlife-threatening injuries and the suspect should be considered possibly armed and dangerous.

SUSPECT DESCRIPTION
The suspect was described as a black male adult of thin build between the ages of 30-40 years old, with a black beard/unshaven, approximately 5’9, wearing a black beanie, black zip up sweatshirt, white t-shirt, dark jeans, and brown shoes with white tips.

At this time, the identity of the suspect is unknown, Investigators from East Bay Regional Park District Police Department and the Walnut Creek Police Department would like the public’s help identifying a person of interest in this attached photograph.

This is an active investigation and anyone who may have any information regarding this incident is urged to contact the East Bay Regional Park District Police Department’s Tip Line at 510-690-6521.

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8 comments

Chris Jan 14, 2018 - 1:11 pm

STRONG WORK PSO Miranda and WCPD!! Is it true? Another person from San Francisco city and county came to a nice community in Walnut Creek to commit a crime? Let’s put up a wall !! (lol). Hasn’t he seen in the media that he is safer in SF to commit crimes like this because he will not be prosecuted, but given counseling, free room and board and meals until he sees the error of his ways then be released with a pat on the back? I hope he is PROSECUTED to the fullest extent of the law in CoCo!

Too bad Jan 14, 2018 - 1:13 pm

Too bad he didnt reach for a gun while getting arrested!

Too bad Jan 14, 2018 - 1:13 pm

Too bad he didnt reach for a gun while getting arrested!

Melanie Jan 14, 2018 - 2:59 pm

Throw the book at him.

John Jan 14, 2018 - 7:16 pm

So a homeless guy acted out? Have you guys ever been on BART? The Bus? Of course tweakers yell profanities and say some dumb stuff but he fled when confronted with doing it. If this happened in a city with crime, it’s normal, but it’s the shopping district in Walnut Creek so it’s a crisis. We all know of the homeless crisis, sh*t needs to change.

dawn Jan 14, 2018 - 8:36 pm

How did this POS get to Walnut Creek? I bet he took BART! With BART being extended more and more to East Bay cities now, you will see more crimes committed as punks from Oakland can just board a BART, do their crime and leave quickly! Thanks BART! Thanks for nothing!

Already happening Jan 14, 2018 - 10:28 pm

Its already happening in Oakley and Brentwood, dont fool yourselves people! They arent taking Bart, its alot easier to come in a stolen car, commit the crimes and then ditch the car.

Profiling Jan 14, 2018 - 10:31 pm

WC police must have found the first black guy they could find in that all White town and pinned it on him?

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