ENCINTAS–Sheriff’s deputies arrested an Encinitas man and charged him with felony sexual battery, false imprisonment and terrorist threats on a 49-year-old female at Moonlight Beach.
Sheriff’s deputies say the incident occurred in the 400 block of W. B Street in Encinitas. Deputies were called to investigate a fight between a male and female that was being reported by on duty lifeguards. Deputies arrived on the beach, contacted the parties involved, and determined a sexual battery occurred between them.
The female victim sustained minor bruising to the face. The suspect, identified as a 32-year-old white male and resident of Encinitas, remained at the scene and was placed under arrest. He was charged with felony sexual battery, false imprisonment and terrorist threats. He was booked into the Vista Detention Facility.