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POLICE

Phoenix Police arrest suspect in sexual assault case

(Courtesy of the Phoenix Police Department)

Phoenix Police on Saturday arrested 24-year-old Luis Tapia, who was charged with sexual assault, kidnapping and aggravated assault from an Aug. 14 incident, according to a press release.

Tapia was identified by police as a possible suspect after a Sept. 5 press conference when investigators shared information about the case.

Detectives spoke to several witnesses, the release said, who placed Tapia at the scene of the sexual assault on Aug. 14.

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POLICE

Phoenix Police arrest suspect in sexual assault case

(Courtesy of the Phoenix Police Department)

Posted Monday, September 22, 2025 4:23 pm

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Phoenix Police on Saturday arrested 24-year-old Luis Tapia, who was charged with sexual assault, kidnapping and aggravated assault from an Aug. 14 incident, according to a press release.

Tapia was identified by police as a possible suspect after a Sept. 5 press conference when investigators shared information about the case.

Detectives spoke to several witnesses, the release said, who placed Tapia at the scene of the sexual assault on Aug. 14.

Tapia was located on Saturday by investigators and arrested. Tapia spoke with detectives and admitted to sexually and physically assaulting the victim, police said in the release.