1Vadnais Heights, MN – A 21-year-old man is accused of sexually assaulting a woman during her evening walk. Tristen Alan Leritz allegedly attacked the 51-year-old victim on October 28 while she was talking on the phone.

According to a probable cause arrest affidavit, Leritz approached the woman from behind, tackled her to the ground, and told her not to scream. The victim called for help and fought back, throwing his glasses into the grass.

The affidavit states that the victim struggled, believing she would die as Leritz pressed his forearm against her neck. He proceeded to assault her for 15 to 30 minutes before casually walking away.

After the attack, the victim sought help from a nearby home. Deputies observed injuries, including a red abrasion on her throat and cuts on her face.

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