SEXUAL ASSAULT, from page 1 Fugitive is found
By Daily Press staff
POLICE HDQTRS. — Police have arrested a man believed to be responsible for the sexual assault of a Santa Monica woman last September.
Christopher Troy Malray, 44, was arrested in Adelanto on Monday by San Bernardino Sheriff’s deputies, who then contacted Santa Monica Police Detectives.
Shortly after 9 p.m., on Sept. 1, 2005, Malray allegedly entered a private apartment in Arcade Terrace near the beach and confronted the female resident. He allegedly assaulted and threatened to kill her before forcing her to submit to sexual acts. The victim, in fear for her life, was held captive by the suspect for approximately 30 minutes. Malray eventually fled and the victim called police.
A composite drawing of the suspect was completed and distributed to other law enforcement agencies. Forensic evidence, including possible suspect DNA, was collected from the scene of the crime.
Recently, the DNA evidence analysis resulted in the identification of a suspect on file in the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS). Malray has an extensive criminal history and matched the composite and description provided by the victim. Additional evidence linked Malray to the crime and a warrant for his arrest was obtained.
Malray, whose last known residence was in San Bernardino County, was observed near a relative’s home in the community of Adelanto. SMPD detectives served search warrants at two residences — one in Adelanto and one in Hesperia — and subsequently brought Malray back to Santa Monica.
Malray was booked at the Santa Monica Jail and charged with one count of sexual assault. His bail has been set at $1 million.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on July 20, 2006. Read the original PDF.