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Man arrested in New York, following Manassas woman’s abduction

Today, members of the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force were able to locate and arrest 34-year old Jorge Alberto Corea-Berrios – the suspect wanted in relation to the abduction and sexual assault of a Manassas woman.

The incident took place on April 11, at an apartment on Portwood Turn in Manassas.

According to Prince William police, their investigation showed that Corea-Berrios forced his way into the home of the victim, 25-year old Yezmin Ruiz-Monchez.

Inside the residence, Corea-Berrios had an altercation with another individual and then took Ruiz-Monchez from the apartment by knifepoint, said a Prince William police release.

Prince William police said that Ruiz-Monchez was able to flee after the assault and contact local law enforcement. Officers stated that during the abduction, Ruiz-Monchez was sexually assaulted, and was she was transported to a medical facility.

The task force apprehended Corea-Berrios in Hempstead, New York, where he is currently awaiting extradition, said Prince William police.

The Prince William police have charged him with strangulation, abduction, rape and burglary with the intent to commit a felony.