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Investigators Seek Witnesses and Victims After Dry Creek Trail Assault

Authorities are urging the public to share video footage via a dedicated tip line to help identify other potential victims of Sunday’s attack.

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Overview

  • Sergiy Fedchyk, 27, was arrested at the scene after deputies responded to the attempted rape report on Sunday evening at Dry Creek Park.
  • The alleged victim is an adult who reported being attacked along the trail around 5:30 p.m.
  • A patrol car and another vehicle collided at Baseline and Walerga roads during the response, leaving a deputy and the other driver with minor injuries; both are expected to recover.
  • The Placer County Sheriff’s Office has set up an investigations tip line at 530-889-7830 for witnesses or additional victims to come forward.
  • Investigators are also seeking any video footage from the Dry Creek Park area between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday to aid the ongoing probe.