ALBANY, CA — A 59-year-old Albany man was arrested on charges of brandishing a firearm and sexual assault, according to the Albany Police Department. Alameda County Superior Court records show that Benny Fong faces 22 felony counts, including 18 felony sex crime charges.
On Thursday at 6:22 a.m., Albany police served a search warrant at the 1000 block of Talbot Avenue in relation to an ongoing investigation. Officers said that they had reason to believe that Fong was armed with a firearm, and took precautions to ensure the safety of officers and the surrounding community.
Fong was arrested, and police said that there is no threat to the community. Police said they forwarded the case to the Alameda County District Attorney's Office and would not be releasing further information.
According to Alameda County Superior Court records, Fong faces charges of forcible rape, criminal threats, witness intimidation, and false imprisonment.
The sexual offense counts include special allegations of tying and binding, while several counts also carry allegations of great bodily injury. Prosecutors also allege that a firearm was used in connection with the threats, witness intimidation, and false imprisonment charges.
Fong is listed as an inmate at Santa Rita Jail as of Oct. 8.
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