Miami, FL - A man was arrested on Monday by Miami-Dade police after allegedly exposing himself and masturbating in front of a 58-year-old woman.
According to police reports, 24-year-old Gabriel Flores is accused of exposing himself and masturbating in front of the woman around 2:15 a.m. along Ocean Boulevard in Golden Beach.
Upon being confronted, the victim attempted to escape by climbing a fence, but Flores pursued her and escalated the encounter by physically assaulting her.
The victim told police that Flores struck her in the face, causing her to fall to the ground.
He then proceeded to choke her and sexually assault her, despite her resistance and cries for help.
Flores then fled the scene on foot following the attack.
When questioning by the police, Flores claimed no recollection of the events and opted to exercise his right to legal counsel, declining to provide further statements.
He was charged with sexual battery, battery, and indecent exposure, and remains detained at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.