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Florida Memorial University Sexual Battery Suspect Arrested After DNA Match

WPLG Local 10January 29, 20262 min1,182 views
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Suspect Apprehended After Campus Assault

  • 🚨 30-year-old Steven Rivers was arrested and charged with sexual battery for an attack on a Florida Memorial University student.
  • ⛓️ Police believe Rivers jumped the campus fence and attacked the student as she was returning to her dorm.
  • πŸ’‘ A tip to the OpaLocka Police Department led to Rivers' arrest near the campus.

Suspect's Extensive Criminal History

  • ⚠️ Rivers has a prior arrest for sexual battery in 2024 and served prison time for lewd and lascivious acts.
  • πŸ”“ He was released from the Florida Department of Corrections just last month before this new arrest.
  • πŸ’Ό In addition to sexual battery, Rivers is also facing a charge of robbery by sudden snatching.

Investigation and Campus Security

  • πŸ”¬ A positive DNA match from the lab confirmed Rivers as the suspect.
  • πŸ’¬ Police suggest there may be other victims and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
  • 🏫 Florida Memorial University is increasing campus security by adding cameras and lights, and advising students to walk in pairs.
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