A 33-year-old man has been indicted on three counts involving the sexual attack on a female correctional officer, Maricopa County officials said.

Ramon Godoy also was a correctional officer at the time authorities allege he assaulted his coworker July 7 at the Lewis Prison in Buckeye, according to a release from the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.

Godoy told the victim to meet him inside a gymnasium at the prison, according to the indictment, and held her in a chokehold while sexually abusing her. 

The victim reported the crime to law enforcement. 

“This defendant took advantage of the trust between colleagues and abused his victim at a place where others were not in sight,” Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell said.

On July 17, Godoy was indicted on the following:

• One count of kidnapping.
• One count of sexual abuse.
• One count of attempt to commit sexual assault.

He was being held on a $75,000 secured appearance bond.

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