San Luis man arrested on charges of aggravated assault in court

The man arrested for aggravated assault and criminal trespassing appeared in court Wednesday for a trial setting and change of plea.

Raul Tejeda, 28, was arrested back in July after forcing his way into a person’s home and making threats to kill the victim.

Tejeda’s attorney requested more time which the judge allowed.

Tejeda will be in court for a continued trial setting and change of plea in 2 weeks.

ORIGINAL STORY: San Luis man arrested for aggravated assault, criminal trespassing

A San Luis, Ariz., man was arrested for aggravated assault and criminal trespassing on Sunday.

The Yuma Police Department made the arrest Sunday after they received a tip that suspect was spotted at the Del Sol Market on Fourth Avenue. With the help of Yuma County Sheriff’s Office, the two agencies set up a perimeter around the store.

Tejeda was found hiding inside the market in an employee bathroom, according to YCSO.

On Thursday, July 19, at approximately 9:29 p.m., deputies responded to the 400 block of S. May Avenue, after received reports of assault .

Authorities said the suspect, 28-year-old Raul Tejeda, forced his way into a person’s home.

Tejeda made threats to kill the victim and assaulted her multiple times. The victim was able to escape and call law enforcement, according to Yuma County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies said that when law enforcement arrived, Tejeda fled the scene in his red 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee, purposefully colliding with a marked YCSO patrol car.

Tejeda is facing ten felony charges including aggravated assault, criminal trespassing, and unlawful flight from law enforcement.