Man arrested in Seaside for allegedly raping unconscious woman

By Ricardo Tovar

February 15, 2023 9:21 AM

Published February 14, 2023 1:05 PM

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Seaside Police said they were able to convince a rape suspect to come to the station Monday, where he was arrested.

Police said they were contacted by the victim on Feb. 6 that a rape had occurred. The victim said 25-year-old Angel Jeronimo-Merino was the alleged suspect.

Officer Pulido gathered enough probable cause to arrest Jeronimo-Merino. He was placed under arrest for the rape of an unconscious person, said Seaside Police.

He was also placed under arrest for a past DUI warrant.

He was booked into Monterey County Jail. His bail is set at $107,500.

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Ricardo Tovar

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