A Chicago man is facing felony charges after prosecutors say he attacked and sexually assaulted a woman while she was jogging on the 606 Trail, before two Good Samaritans helped police track him down, according to CBS Chicago.
Ricardo Colon, 56, is charged with aggravated criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse in connection with the June 28 attack. During a court hearing Thursday, a judge ordered Colon to remain in custody pending trial.
According to prosecutors, a 32-year-old woman was jogging with her husband near the western end of the 606 Trail at North Lawndale Avenue, along the border of the Logan Square and Humboldt Park neighborhoods. Her husband had run ahead, leaving her alone for a short time when the attack occurred.
Prosecutors allege Colon, who did not know the victim, approached her from behind, wrapped his arm around her neck in a chokehold, and attempted to sexually assault her. Despite being overpowered and thrown to the ground, the woman continued fighting back until she was able to break free.
As the suspect fled, two nearby Good Samaritans chased after him after hearing the commotion, providing his location to responding Chicago police officers. The Good Samaritans held Colon once they caught up to him, and their efforts helped officers quickly locate and arrest Colon.
The victim was taken to a hospital by ambulance, where she was treated for injuries that included bruising to her neck, wrist, forearm, knee, and ankle, along with swelling to one hand and a twisted ankle, prosecutors said.
Prosecutors also pointed to Colon’s criminal history during Thursday’s hearing. Court records show he was convicted of domestic battery in 2001 after allegedly punching his wife multiple times, kicking her, and pushing her into an alley.
The case remains pending as Colon awaits his next court appearance.
