Suspect Arrested After Gym Assault | Los Angeles News

A shocking sexual assault in Valley Village has led to the arrest of 27-year-old Rodrigo Melgar, who allegedly followed a woman from a North Hollywood gym to her home before being stopped by witnesses. Police credit public tips and media attention for the breakthrough, suspecting Melgar may have targeted other gym-goers — and are urging anyone with information or victim experiences to come forward. Known for using local buses, he’s now on the run as residents fear for their safety, especially near gyms. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ca0579207fbd593a Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews