Gainesville Man Arrested After Breaking Through Wall and Assaulting 15-Year-Old Girl in Her Family's Apartment, Police Say
Police say Obed Reyes broke through a closet wall, assaulted a 15-year-old girl and threatened rape before being charged with five felonies.
- On August 4, Gainesville police arrested 29-year-old Obed Reyes after he allegedly smashed through a closet wall to violently attack a 15-year-old girl in her apartment, leading to charges of attempted rape, kidnapping, and burglary.
- The assault occurred around 10 p.m. at a Summit Street apartment complex where Reyes lived as a resident, though officials say he did not know the teenager who was babysitting two children, ages 5 and 7.
- Witnesses told police they saw Reyes dragging the girl by her hair and punching her repeatedly while she screamed. The victim fought back and escaped into the breezeway, where neighbors called 911 to report the violent struggle.
- Gainesville Police Chief Jay Parrish praised witnesses for their "quick response of calling 911" that prevented further trauma. Reyes is held at Hall County Jail without bond on charges including aggravated assault and two counts of cruelty to children.
- Authorities have not released details regarding how Reyes broke through the wall undetected or provided updates on the teenager's medical condition. Federal records indicate officials are investigating his immigration status.
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Gainesville man arrested after breaking through wall and assaulting 15-year-old girl in her family's apartment, police say
Police say a 29-year-old man from Gainesville broke into a teen's apartment by smashing through a closet wall before violently assaulting her in front of young family members.
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