Man arrested after woman reports armed sexual assault (Photo)

Orlando police have arrested a 46-year-old man after a woman reported being threatened with a weapon and sexually assaulted early Tuesday morning.

According to information released directly by the Orlando Police Department, officers responded at approximately 5:40 a.m. on October 6 to the 600 block of West Amelia Street after receiving a call about an attack.

The victim told officers that a man approached her, threatened her with a weapon and sexually assaulted her before fleeing the area.

Detectives quickly identified a vehicle connected to the investigation. Police said the suspect, identified as Gervin Jawaski Lewis, was located and detained a short time later. The basic circumstances and arrest have also been independently reported by multiple Orlando news organizations.

Lewis was arrested on charges of armed sexual battery, armed robbery, false imprisonment, vehicle burglary and hindering 911 communications. Police also said he had an outstanding warrant from another county.

Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith praised officers for moving quickly to identify and apprehend the suspect.

The investigation remains active and ongoing, and police said no additional information is being released at this time.