Victorville man arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting, robbing woman he met online

A 23-year-old man was arrested final week in reference to sexually assaulting a girl he met on-line, and Riverside police consider he preys on weak victims.

Dejaun Jones, of Victorville, was arrested March 17 for an alleged theft and sexual assault that occurred in Riverside 10 days earlier. Authorities didn’t launch additional particulars in regards to the crime.

Whereas conducting the investigation into Jones, detectives realized the suspect was energetic on relationship apps and social media the place he had related with girls on-line, police stated.

Authorities allege assaults came about as soon as Jones met the ladies in individual.

“Dejaun Jones was armed through the encounters and it’s believed he preyed upon girls much less more likely to report the crimes to legislation enforcement, resembling youth and intercourse employees,” authorities stated in a information launch.

Jones was booked into jail on suspicion of theft and sexual assault and is being held on $275,000 bail.

“Investigators consider this suspect dedicated his crimes in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, and are following up on leads concerning different doable victims,” the information launch reads.

Anybody with details about Jones or any extra crimes can contact Riverside police Detective Melissa Brazil at MBrazil@RiversideCA.gov or 951-353-7950, San Bernardino police Prison Investigator Georgianna West at West_Ge@SBCity.org or 909-384-5621, or Deputy Edward Oliveros of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Division Victorville Station at 760-241-2911.

Authorities reminded anybody who engages in on-line relationship and/or use relationship apps of some security suggestions: supplied by the Rape, Abuse & Incest Nationwide Community:

• Use totally different pictures to your relationship profile
• Keep away from connecting with suspicious profiles
• Try your potential date on social media
• Video chat earlier than you meet up in individual
• Inform a buddy the place you can be assembly and for a way lengthy
• Meet in a well-lit, populated, public place
• Don’t depend on your date for transportation
• Don’t overindulge in alcohol or substances
• Belief your instincts and at all times pay attention to your environment
• Extra security data and assets will be discovered at rainn.org.