BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for an alleged sex crime.
Just after 4 a.m. Sunday, a police officer on routine patrol, checking businesses on 10th Street in Great Bend observed a distraught female running towards him, who advised she had just been assaulted inside a local motel, according to a media release.
The victim was able to point out to the officer the vehicle the suspect was attempting to leave the area in. The officer was able to stop the vehicle and occupants.
After an investigation and utilizing surveillance video, officers arrested Gustavo Gomez, age 19, on a requested charge of attempted rape. Gomez was transported to the Barton County Jail where he was booked in lieu of $500,000 bond.
Anyone with information on this case or any other case is encouraged to contact the Great Bend Police Department at 620-793-4120 or Barton County Crime Stoppers at 620-792-1300