Date: January 7, 2024

Location: Local Motel

Time: 11:04 PM

Suspect Arrested #1: Arthur Rieu Jr.,  41 years of age

Preliminary Charges:  Sexual Battery by Force, Level 4 Felony

Preliminary Charges: Rape, Level 1 Felony

Preliminary Charges: Domestic Battery Causing Serious Bodily Injury, Level 5 Felony

Preliminary Charges: Criminal Confinement Causing Moderate Bodily Injury, Level 3 Felony

Details:

The FWPD was notified about a sexual assault victim at a local hospital Sunday, Jan. 7 around 11pm.  After further investigation it was determined that multiple charges would be filed against Arthur Rieu Jr.  A Search Warrant was issued and executed at a local motel and Arthur Rieu Jr. was taken into custody.  Officers on scene were able to get Arthur to come out of the room safely after substantial time had passed.  The Fort Wayne Police Department arrested Arthur Rieu Jr. on multiple sexual assault charges Monday, Jan. 8 around 3:45 AM.