The FWPD was notified about a sexual assault victim at a local hospital on January 7, 2024, around 2300 hours.
Fort Wayne Police Department incident report:
Date: January 8, 2024
Location: Local Hospital
Time: 2304 hours
Suspect Arrested: Arthur Rieu Jr., 41 years of age
Preliminary Charges:
- 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
Details/Summary:
The FWPD was notified about a sexual assault victim at a local hospital Sunday, Jan. 7th around 11pm. After further investigation it was determined that multiple charges would be filed against Arthur Rieu Jr. A Search Warrant was issued and executed at a local motel and Arthur Rieu Jr. was taken into custody. Officers on scene were able to get Arthur to come out of the room safely after substantial time had passed. The Fort Wayne Police Department arrested Arthur Rieu Jr. on multiple sexual assault charges Sunday, Jan. 7th around 3:45 AM.