DNA Links Suspect To Two Sexual Assaults Of Teens

BEAVERTON, Ore. -- DNA evidence links one man to two sexual assaults, police say.

Eric Morales, 23, was arrested earlier this month, accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl he picked up at the Tigard Transit Center.

Detectives noticed similarities between the attack and the September rape of a 13-year-old girl in Beaverton's Willow Grove Apartments. They took DNA samples from Morales.

"DNA comparison came back as a match, which shows that Morales is responsible for the burglary and sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl back in September," Officer Paul Wandell told KOIN News 6.

Police also noted similarities between Morales and sketches from the 13-year-old victim.

He is charged with rape, assault and burglary.