Attempted rape suspect appears in Placer County court, deputies seek more victims
A man suspected of an attempted rape at a Placer County park made his first court appearance on Tuesday.
Sergiy Fedchyk, 27, of Sacramento, was arraigned on attempted rape and sexual battery charges stemming from an alleged incident that happened Sunday evening at Dry Creek Park, the Placer County District Attorney's Office said.
Fedchyk requested to have his own attorney, which resulted in the arraignment being continued to August 12, the district attorney's office said. He is being held without bail.
The county Sheriff's Office said it received a report around 5:30 p.m. that day from a woman who said she was attacked and being chased by a man on Dry Creek trail, a popular and busy trail for joggers and bicyclists.
Elise Soviar with the sheriff's office said the man initially ran off but returned.
"He then reapproached again and exposed himself and tried to make advances for her. Thankfully, she was able to run away and continue her conversation with 911 dispatchers," Soviar said.
Two deputies were responding in a patrol vehicle with their lights and sirens on to help establish a perimeter but were involved in a crash at the intersection of Baseline Road and Walerga Road.
A deputy and the driver of the other vehicle sustained minor injuries, the sheriff's office said.
The suspect in the attempted rape was arrested and later identified as Fedchyk, deputies said. Investigators are seeking any potential surveillance video from the public of the area of the park between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday.
The Placer County Sheriff's Office said it's also investigating the possibility of additional victims.
The investigation into the crash will be handled by the Roseville Police Department.