A $38,000 cash bail has been set for the temporary release of 28-year-old Taitano Teruo Achipan who was arrested on charges of rape, kidnapping and assault and battery.<\/p>\n
Achipan was arrested Tuesday at Express garment in Puerto Rico where he works.<\/p>\n
Police spokesperson Rose Ada said he did not resist arrest.<\/p>\n
Achipan is the main suspect in the rape and kidnapping of a 28-year-old Chuukese female from Kagman last Jan. 9.<\/p>\n
Ada said information provided by the victim and investigation conducted by the police led to an issuance of an arrest warrant.<\/p>\n
Authorities also impounded his vehicle, a 4-door sedan, which was allegedly used by Achipan to commit the crime.<\/p>\n
Police received the call from the victim at 10:29 p.m. last Jan. 9 about the raping incident which took place in Banzai Cliff.<\/p>\n
The victim related that Achipan offered her a ride from her place of work but instead of taking her home, he brought her to Marpi where the alleged rape took place.<\/p>\n
The victim was brought to CHC where she was treated and examined. The result of the examination was not available as of yesterday.<\/p>\n
In yesterday’s bail hearing, Judge Juan T. Lizama ordered that he post $38,000 cash bail. He was ordered to stay away from the victim.<\/p>\n
His next court appearance has been set for Jan. 28.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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