Michael Saterlund arrested for attempted rape, deputies believe there may be additional victims
DATE/ TIME: February 28, 2016/ 9:00 A.M.
INCIDENT: Attempted Rape
LOCATION: 500 Block of Desnok Street, City of Needles
SUSPECT: Michael Saterlund, 26 year old resident of Needles
VICTIM: Confidential
SUMMARY: On February 28, 2016 at approximately 9:00 A.M., the victim was at a party at a residence in Needles. The victim fell asleep in a spare bedroom at the residence. Saterlund entered the bedroom without the victim's knowledge and attempted to have sexual intercourse with her as she slept. The victim woke up as Saterlund attempted to have sex with her. Saterlund was arrested and booked at the Needles Sheriff Station for Attempted Rape and is being held on $125,000 bail.
Deputies are releasing the booking photograph of Michael Saterlund as they believe there may be additional victims.
Anyone with additional information regarding this investigation is urged to contact the Needles Sheriff Station at (760) 326-9219. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com
Refer: Deputy Patrick Durham
Station: Colorado River Station
Phone No. (760)-326-9200
Case No. 211600148
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Colorado River Sheriffs Department
1111 Bailey Ave
Needles, CA 92363
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