Crime & Safety
Alleged Sexual Assault In Dublin: Charges Filed Against Suspect
Dublin police said charges have been filed against 24-year-old Jatonio Simmons.
DUBLIN, CA — A 24-year-old man suspected of breaking into a Dublin home and touching a sleeping victim has been charged by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office with multiple felony counts, including breaking into a home to commit sexual assault, according to Dublin police.
Jatonio Simmons, a transient, was arrested by Dublin police Friday in Mape Memorial Park. He is accused of breaking into a residence Thursday around 11:50 p.m. in the 7900 block of Tamarack Drive. According to a Dublin Police Services report, Simmons entered the home and touched the victim as she slept.
The victim was awakened and screamed, which scared off Simmons, police said.
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After the victim provided a description of the suspect to police, a warrant was obtained for Simmons' arrest and he was found at the park the next day, according to DPS.
Simmons was booked into Santa Rita Jail.
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