Man arrested after allegedly forcing himself onto victim inside Opelika store
Opelika Police responded to an attempted sexual assault at Bed Bath & Beyond, located at 2746 Enterprise Drive, on October 7, 2022, at approximately 6:20 p.m.
“An employee stated that a black male with short dreadlocks continuously forced himself onto the victim in a sexual nature,” police said. “The suspect then left the store on foot.”
Responding officers encountered a male matching the description given by the victim outside of Five Below, located at 2221 Tiger Town Parkway. Officers attempted to detain the suspect, identified as 20-year-old Cortaveus Markeyon Eiland, however, he began resisting which led to a brief struggle with officers.
Eiland was then transported to the Opelika Police Department for questioning and later charged with Sexual Abuse, First Degree.
The mugshot was obtained by CNAW through Lee County Detention Center.
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