NORWALK, Conn. — A Norwalk man is facing charges after a police investigation into the sexual assault of a minor.
The investigation began on March 29 by the Special Victims Unit. Based on the investigation results and the evidence analysis conducted by the State Forensic Laboratory, police determined that 31-year-old Eddy Puchaicela-Lara was the suspect in the assault.
Officials issued an arrest warrant for Puchaicela-Lara, charging him with first-degree sexual assault, second-degree unlawful restraint, and illegal sexual contact with a victim under 16.
On Monday, a Norwalk police officer assigned to the U.S. Marshals Serice Violent Fugitive Task Force saw Puchaicela-Lara's car parked outside of a home in the city's northern section.
The officer began surveillance and a short time later saw Puchaicela-Lara exit the home. He was immediately taken into custody by the Special Victims Unit, Special Services Unit, and the U.S. Marshals Violent Fugitive Task Force.
Puchaicela-Lara was officially charged with a bond set at $2 million.
He's expected to appear in court Tuesday.
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Jennifer Glatz is a digital content producer at FOX61 News. She can be reached at jglatz@fox61.com.
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