Attempted Sexual Assault Arrest

On Saturday 04/20/14 at approximately 1:00am, A man identified as Salvador Ceja Rocha picked up a woman from the Capitola Village as a passenger for the Village Cab Taxi Service. During the course of the fare, Rocha drove the female to a secluded area of Nisene Marks and attempted to sexually assault her. The female struggled with Rocha and was able to exit the cab. Rocha drove away and the female was contacted by Sheriff’s Deputies.

On 5/5/14, After a thorough investigation, Deputies contacted and arrested Rocha for assault with attempt to commit a felony sex act.

Rocha often works night hours as a cab driver. Investigators believe that additional victims of sexual assault may exist in our community based on the contact Rocha had with various passengers in the area.

The Sheriff’s Office is asking that anyone with information regarding this investigation contact them at (831)471-1211.