Santa Ana police arrest man accused of sexually assaulting woman at motel

SANTA ANA, Calif. (KABC) -- Santa Ana police believe there may be more victims of a man who is accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a motel.

Nelson Rivera Valle, 37, of Los Angeles was arrested Thursday and was booked on charges of assault with a deadly weapon and multiple sexual assault-related offenses. He is now being held on $1 million bail.

The day before his arrest, a 48-year-old woman reported that she had been kidnapped and raped by Valley after meeting with him at a motel the night before.

One they met, a verbal altercation ensued and Valle allegedly physically and sexually assaulted her, causing significant injuries.

Anyone with information about this alleged or assault, or other possible victims, is urged to contact detectives at (714) 245-8346.