Incident in Fremont results in sexual assault charge

1/5/2001

FREMONT - A Fremont man was arrested by Sandusky County sheriff's deputies Wednesday and charged with sexual battery.

Efrain Valle, 41, was charged after authorities investigated an incident that occurred early Sunday at an East State Street motel here, in which he allegedly assaulted a 34-year-old Fremont woman.

Mr. Valle appeared in Fremont Municipal Court yesterday. Bond was set at $25,000 and a Jan. 11 preliminary hearing date was set.