Arrested multiple times since 2017 for indecent exposure, soliciting lewd acts, more; will be arraigned Monday
By Ted Asregadoo, PIO, Contra Costa County DA’s Office
Martinez, California – The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office filed a three-count felony complaint against a Richmond man on offenses related to rape, kidnapping and sexual battery. 30-year-old Eduardo Moreno (born 5/22/94) was placed into custody at the Martinez Detention Facility after Richmond Police Officers arrested him on October 9th.
Moreno attacked an elderly female victim at a bus stop on San Pablo Avenue and Barrett Avenue around 5:50 am on October 5th. At the time, Moreno was reportedly engaged in a lewd act upon himself at the bus stop area when the victim saw him and asked him to stop. Moreno, angered, grabbed the victim and forcibly dragged her into a nearby alley where he raped her and fled. During their investigation, police officers were able to obtain evidence of the incident, which aided in Moreno’s eventual arrest.
“We are grateful the investigative work of Richmond Police led to the arrest of the suspect in a relatively swift manner, said District Attorney Diana Becton. “We will work diligently in seeking justice and accountability through the courts in the ongoing public safety work we do for our county’s residents.”
Moreno will be arraigned on Monday at 1:30 pm in Martinez on the following charges:
PC 261(a)(2) – Forcible rape with an enhancement [PC 667.61(a) and (d)]
PC 209(b)(1) – Kidnapping to commit another crime
PC 243.4(a) – Sexual battery by restraint
According to localcrimenews.com, Moreno has a history of arrests dating back to March 12, 2017, by multiple agencies including Richmond, Union City and Fremont PD’s and Contra Costa Sheriff’s Deputies for crimes including weapons violations, DUI, and five times for indecent exposure and four times for soliciting a lewd act, including once in 2023 and child endangerment. His most recent arrest was last month on an outstanding warrant.
According to the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office, Moreno is 5-feet, 10-inches tall, weighs 175 lbs. and as of Saturday, October 12th, is being held in the West County Detention Facility on no bail. His next court appearance is scheduled for Oct. 28 at 8:30 AM. in Superior Court Dept. 05.
Case No. | 02-24-01381 The People of the State of California v. Moreno, Eduardo
Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.