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Suspect arrested in connection with a January sexual assault incident, CMPD says

Julia Gomez-Avila was arrested on Friday morning after barricading himself in a building.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A suspect in a sexual assault that happened in January is now in police custody after barricading himself inside a building Friday morning.

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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said 35-year-old Julio Gomez-Avila allegedly broke into an apartment on WT Harris Boulevard on Jan. 12 and raped a woman there. 

Police said Gomez-Avila and the victim knew each other, but he still concealed himself. 

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On Friday morning, Gomez-Avila surrendered himself to officers after a short barricade situation on Glenville Avenue. He is now facing rape, kidnapping and other charges.

He's scheduled to next appear in court on Monday, Feb. 19.

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