San Diego, CA
Suspect arrested on suspicion of assaulting several women hiking at the Calavera Preserve
The Carlsbad Police Department has arrested 22-year-old Felix Blanco of Oceanside for allegedly striking women on their buttocks as he passed them at the Calavera Preserve in Carlsbad.
Authorities say they received several reports of a male suspect riding an electric bike approaching women hiking on the trail and then assaulting them.
Blanco was arrested Friday, Jan. 30, following reports of a similar incident, and a description provided by the victim.
It is unknown how many victims were targeted by Blanco, but he was arrested and charged with 7 counts of assault. He is booked at the Vista Detention Facility.
The suspect is expected to appear in court for the first time on Tuesday, Feb. 3.