Police: Man charged with sexually assaulting woman and locking her in trunk of car
Note: David Anthony Neal is 38 years old. This story incorrectly stated he was 39.
An Ypsilanti Township man is being held without bond after allegedly sexually and physically assaulting a woman, tying her up inside a home and then imprisoning her inside the trunk of a car for hours.
David Neal
Courtesy of the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office
David Anthony Neal, 38, is charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and one count each of assault with intent to murder, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, unlawful imprisonment and interfering with the report of a crime, records show.
He was arraigned on the charges Monday morning and is being held at the Washtenaw County Jail without bond, according to court records.
The charges stem from a horrifying incident that lasted a number of hours on Thursday, according to Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Patrick Bell.
Bell said Neal and the woman were alone together at a home in the 1300 block of Nash Avenue when he physically and sexually assaulted her. Bell said there were a number of assaults that occurred over a several-hour period.
The woman was originally tied up in the home before Neal moved her into the trunk of a car in the home’s driveway, Bell said. The woman was trapped in the trunk of the car for several hours before she managed to escape, he said.
Neighbors called police after the woman screamed for help in front of the home. Deputies responded to the area and arrested Neal at the residence, Bell said.
The woman required medical treatment for non-life threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital, Bell said. Neal was arrested and lodged at the Washtenaw County Jail, where he remained Monday afternoon.
Bell would not release what weapon was used during the incident or how it was used. He said he could not release the exact circumstances of how the incident began.
Deputies will release more information after the case goes to preliminary exam in the 14-A District Court, Bell said. Neal is scheduled to face that hearing at 8:30 a.m. May 29, according to court records.
If convicted, Neal faces a maximum penalty of life in prison on each charge of first-degree criminal sexual conduct.
Kyle Feldscher covers cops and courts for AnnArbor.com. He can be reached at kylefeldscher@annarbor.com or you can follow him on Twitter.
Comments
FormerMichRes
Thu, May 24, 2012 : 8:54 a.m.
Just another career criminal at work. A lot of big talkers making comments about putting him behind bars forever or worse. The problem is that Ann Arborites continue to vote for the same judges and legislators that enable these guys to be back on the streets in no time. You get all worked up about EFM laws and Occupy this and that. Why can't you muster the same amount of energy when it come to crime in your community?
JRW
Tue, May 22, 2012 : 10:35 p.m.
Life without parole. No excuses.
u812
Tue, May 22, 2012 : 8:17 p.m.
So he gets three meals a day,a roof over his head,medical benefits,etc. but if he went to college got an education become a teacher people would want to take that from him.
chubbybunny
Sun, Jun 3, 2012 : 8:35 p.m.
Malorie, the comment that u812 made isn't trying to say that teachers must not follow the law. S/he is trying to make the comparison between a prisoner's benefits in prison versus the benefits that teachers receive (and are losing from the government). The comment is just trying to say "hey teachers, prisoners have better benefits than you".
M.
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 12:02 p.m.
Huh? Yes, even teachers must follow the law...and even teachers are barred from assaulting women and holding them against their will. what the heck?
RJA
Tue, May 22, 2012 : 3:48 a.m.
OMG, another serious incident in West Willow. When is it going to stop??
Ash
Tue, May 22, 2012 : 2:19 a.m.
Someone who does something like this should get life without parole. It's not using the prison sentence for revenge, but rather to keep others safe. If he is already on probation, that even strengthens the case for life without parole.
GoNavy
Tue, May 22, 2012 : 8:37 p.m.
Perhaps a three-strikes law would be more effective?
clara
Mon, May 21, 2012 : 11:01 p.m.
Is this the same David Anthony Neal who is on probation in Wayne County?
Kyle Feldscher
Tue, May 22, 2012 : 12:48 p.m.
This is the same David Neal. I miscalculated his age as 39 and Clara is correct, he turns 39 in August. I've corrected that in the story.
clara
Tue, May 22, 2012 : 1:20 a.m.
The guy in jail with this name has a date of birth of 08/11/1973, so he will not be 39 until August.
Cathy
Mon, May 21, 2012 : 11:37 p.m.
I wondered the same thing. The Neal on OTIS is listed as 38, this guy is 39.
Ricebrnr
Mon, May 21, 2012 : 10:33 p.m.
If the accused is convicted, the judge should consult the Bible for sentencing...the Old Testament to be specific
Ricebrnr
Tue, May 22, 2012 : 11:47 a.m.
You didn't quite get my point. It wasn't for him to consult for religious guidance...
AAProgressive
Mon, May 21, 2012 : 11:03 p.m.
I can't tell if you are trolling here... The bible should stay out of our courts.