DNA Leads To Arrest Of Man Who Allegedly Raped 78-Year-Old Woman

GREELEY, Colo. -- Greeley police said a DNA sample led to the arrest of a 50-year-old Evans man accused of raping a 78-year-old Greeley woman.

Samuel Bradford, a registered sex offender in Weld County, was arrested Friday.

The victim, whose name was not released, said Bradford assaulted her in her home early on the morning of Sept. 27.

While she was being examined at a Greeley hospital a DNA sample was taken and it was used to identify Bradford.

He is being held without bond.