EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 26-year-old man is facing kidnapping and other charges after he allegedly held a woman against her will and assaulted her, Horizon City Police said.
At about 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 9, officers from Horizon City Police responded to a call for service in regards to an alleged assault.
The victim alleged that the suspect, later identified as Justin Charles Ocon, held her against her will inside his residence, physically assaulted her with a firearm, choked her to cause her to lose consciousness and prevented her from calling for help, police said.
The investigating officer obtained the following warrants for Ocon’s arrest:
· Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon with bond amount of $50,000
· Kidnapping with a bond amount of $100,000
· Assault causing bodily injury/impeding breath with a bond of $20,000
· Interference with emergency request for assistance with a bond of $10,000
Horizon City Police Criminal Investigation officers located Ocon hiding in an apartment in the 12500 block of Rojas in East El Paso, where he was taken into custody without incident.
Ocon was transported to the El Paso County Dentation Facility, where he was booked under bonds totaling $180,000 on the above-listed charges.
“At the Horizon City Police Department, we are unwavering in our commitment to protecting those who are most vulnerable, especially family members impacted by violence. We will always stand strong in support of victims and work tirelessly to ensure their safety and well-being. No one should ever feel trapped or alone in a situation of family violence,” Assistant Police Chief Jose A. Kluge said.
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