LPD Investigators served a legal process on multiple accounts belonging to 24 year old Joesef Barraza in regard to separate investigations.
Investigators reviewed data received in the legal process and found videos that showed Barraza sexually assaulting an unconscious female victim. The victim was identified by investigators wo reported believing she had been drugged by Barraza but had no memory of what happened. The assault took place on August 30th, 2020 in the 4200 block of Orchard Street.
On September 24th around 11 p.m., Barraza was contacted in the :Lancaster County Jail where he is being held on separate charges. He was then arrested for 1st degree Sexual Assault.
If you or someone you know has been the survivor of sexual assault, there are resources available. We are fortunate to work with the abundant resources in the Lincoln community including our own Victim Assistance Unit at 402-441-7181, Voices of Hope at 402-476-2110, Friendship Home at 402-437-9302, and Nebraska Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Coalition at 402-476-6256.
Additional resources:
Crisis Lines
Voices of Hope
402-475-7273
402-476-2168 (TDD)
Rape, Abuse, Incest, National Network (RAINN)
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline
1-866-331-9474
1-866-331-8453 (TTY)
Linea de Crisis
1-877-215-0167