Local teen arrested for sexual assault


Monday, December 13 2010
Unalaska, AK – Last Wednesday, Michael Fernandez, 18, was arrested for two counts of sexual assault in the second degree.
The crimes were alleged to have taken place on Saturday, December 4 at the aquatics center. According to court documents, Fernandez has been accused of engaging in sexual contact with a 16-year-old without her consent, while the two were working together as lifeguards. In a police interview, Fernandez admitted to quote "wrestling" with the victim, groping her, and attempting to remove her swimsuit. One witness was present.
Both of the counts presented are Class B felony offenses.
Ferndandez remains in jail, and a pre-indictment hearing is scheduled to take place tomorrow afternoon at 4:15.