Man charged with sexual, physical abuse of woman

Published 11:02 pm Wednesday, July 12, 2017

An Albert Lea man who allegedly physically and sexually assaulted a woman last week was charged with multiple felonies Monday in Freeborn County District Court.

Michael Lee Naranjo, 29, is charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct, felony false imprisonment, felony domestic assault by strangulation and gross misdemeanor domestic assault.

Michael Lee Naranjo

Court documents state Naranjo was charged after an Albert Lea police officer was dispatched Saturday to 1005 S. Broadway Ave. on a report of an emergency. The alleged victim, who was in a relationship with Naranjo at the time of the incident, said they had gotten into an argument after his car was repossessed.

Email newsletter signup

Naranjo allegedly struck her in the ribs three to four times, as well as multiple strikes to her head, arms and face. He allegedly struck her once in the mouth.

Court documents state she reported he strangled and sexually assaulted her, as well as threatened to shoot her and another family member.

The alleged victim reportedly had bruises across her body, as well as a mark inside her lower lip.

Court documents state Naranjo was found Sunday at another residence. After being arrested and taken to the police station, he reportedly admitted they were in a physical argument over the vehicle. He claimed the alleged victim was the aggressor and denied any nonconsensual sexual activity.

Naranjo reportedly has a prior conviction for misdemeanor domestic assault in May 2015 in Pocahontas County, Iowa.

District Court Judge Ross Leuning set conditional bail at $30,000 on Monday and issued a domestic abuse no-contact order. Naranjo’s next court appearance is scheduled for next Thursday.

Third-degree criminal sexual conduct carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison and a $30,000 fine.

About Sam Wilmes

Sam Wilmes covers crime, courts and government for the Albert Lea Tribune.

email author More by Sam