FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – A Fort Wayne man was arrested early Monday morning on multiple sexual assault charges.
According to a release, Fort Wayne police were notified about a sexual assault victim at a local hospital on Sunday night around 11 p.m. After further investigation, it was determined that multiple charges would be filed against 41-year-old Arthur Rieu Jr.
A search warrant was issued and executed at a local motel and Rieu was taken into custody.
Although it took “substantial time,” officers on scene were able to get Rieu to come out of the room safely just before 4 a.m. Monday.
Rieu’s charges are listed below:
- Sexual Battery by Force, Level 4 Felony
- Rape, Level 1 Felony
- Domestic Battery Causing Serious Bodily Injury, Level 5 Felony
- Criminal Confinement Causing Moderate Bodily Injury, Level 3 Felony
