>> Video above: Previous coverageA man who was arrested for allegedly attempting to rape a woman on a running trail in Orange County could have his bond revoked.According to court records on the Orange County Clerk’s website, a motion has been filed to revoke 23-year-old Jacoby Vontell Tillman’s bond.The Orange County Sheriff’s Office spent months searching for Tillman, following a report that he assaulted a woman while she was jogging on the Little Econ Greenway Trail in July.OCSO said Tillman attacked a woman from behind and attempted to rape her. The woman said he grabbed her and wrapped both arms around her neck, choking her, causing her to see stars and eventually blacking out.Once she woke up, the woman said she was still face down and realized her shorts and underwear were gone, according to the OCSO. Tillman was arrested on Oct. 10 and charged with attempted sexual battery, battery by strangulation and false imprisonment. However, he was released from jail on Sunday on a total bond of $9,500, according to the Orange County Corrections Department.Tillman’s bond release sparked outrage from Orange County Sheriff John Mina.”This is atrocious! He should have never been released,” Mina said on Facebook.The attempted rape victim has also shared concerns about Tillman’s release. “I think he is a danger. Not just to women, but to kids,” she said.Tillman’s criminal record includes convictions for aggravated battery and misdemeanor battery in Orange County.His girlfriend at the time also reported abusive behavior, including an incident where he choked her until she lost consciousness, according to the OCSO. This is a developing news story and will be updated as more information is released.
>> Video above: Previous coverage
A man who was arrested for allegedly attempting to rape a woman on a running trail in Orange County could have his bond revoked.
According to court records on the Orange County Clerk’s website, a motion has been filed to revoke 23-year-old Jacoby Vontell Tillman’s bond.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office spent months searching for Tillman, following a report that he assaulted a woman while she was jogging on the Little Econ Greenway Trail in July.
OCSO said Tillman attacked a woman from behind and attempted to rape her.
The woman said he grabbed her and wrapped both arms around her neck, choking her, causing her to see stars and eventually blacking out.
Once she woke up, the woman said she was still face down and realized her shorts and underwear were gone, according to the OCSO.
Tillman was arrested on Oct. 10 and charged with attempted sexual battery, battery by strangulation and false imprisonment.
However, he was released from jail on Sunday on a total bond of $9,500, according to the Orange County Corrections Department.
Tillman’s bond release sparked outrage from Orange County Sheriff John Mina.
“This is atrocious! He should have never been released,” Mina said on Facebook.
The attempted rape victim has also shared concerns about Tillman’s release.
“I think he is a danger. Not just to women, but to kids,” she said.
Tillman’s criminal record includes convictions for aggravated battery and misdemeanor battery in Orange County.
His girlfriend at the time also reported abusive behavior, including an incident where he choked her until she lost consciousness, according to the OCSO.
This is a developing news story and will be updated as more information is released.