WOODLAND — A Sacramento man accused of assaulting and attempting to rape a woman in South Davis earlier this month pleaded not guilty to the allegations during his initial court appearance Thursday.
Jose Trinidad Perez-Meza, 36, was appointed a public defender to represent him during the brief hearing, where Yolo Superior Court Judge Peter Williams formally read the criminal charges including assault with intent to commit rape, robbery, sexual battery and aggravated kidnapping.
Williams also approved a protective order requiring Perez-Meza to keep his distance from the alleged victim, who reported being attacked on the night of Aug. 2 while walking along the Putah Creek bike path near El Pescador Court.
Davis police arrested Perez-Meza Monday night following a three-week investigation into the crime. He remains on a $150,000 bail hold at the Yolo County Jail pending his next court appearance, scheduled for Sept. 11.
Detectives have said they believe Perez-Meza may have assaulted other women in the region and urge any victims who have not filed reports to contact their local law-enforcement agency.
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