Cops Drop Investigation In Weekend "Sexual Assault"
MIRAMAR (CBSMiami) – Police have dropped their investigation into a reported sexual assault over the weekend after investigators uncovered new information.
According to Miami-Dade police, a 21-year old woman reported that she was attacked Sunday morning after she pulled off I-95 at NW 103rd Street due to car problems. The woman told police when she stopped near NW 6th Street and got out of the car to check it, she was hit from behind, pushed to the ground, punched in the face and sexually assaulted.
On Monday police put out a sketch of the man responsible based on the woman's description.
On Wednesday, Miami-Dade police spokesman Detective Alvaro Zabaleta said they were able to determine that the incident actually occurred in Miramar and the woman knew the man who she said attacked her. They then turned the investigation over to the Miramar police.
Miramar police spokeswoman Tania Rues said based on their investigation, no crime took place and if one did the woman has said she does not want to prosecute.