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SAPD Arrests Suspect After He Enters Residence And Sexually Assaults Sleeping Female Victim

Arrested: David Ceja (38) Santa Ana
Location: 1300 Block South Standard Ave

Summary: On Tuesday, 12-10-19 at 06:22am SAPD Officers responded to a call reference a Male Hispanic Adult, later identified as suspect Ceja, who had entered an apartment in the 1300 Block of South Standard Ave and sexually assaulted a female victim while she was asleep. When the victim woke up and observed the male, whom she did not know, she yelled for assistance at which time the suspect fled. A family member of the victim heard the screams and chased/caught the suspect, detaining him until police arrived. Suspect Ceja was taken to an area hospital for treatment of injuries he sustained during an altercation with the pursuing family member. Suspect Ceja was booked into the SAPD Jail for burglary and sexual assault charges.