Authorities arrested 21-year-old Tristen Alan Leritz after his own family reportedly turned him in, per People. Leritz was taken into custody on Thursday, October 30, in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a 51-year-old woman in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota.
This arrest hinges entirely on the victim’s quick thinking and bravery during the attack. The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office detailed the incident, explaining that the alleged assault took place the previous Tuesday while the victim was simply out for a walk.
