SANTA ANA, Calif. – A man was convicted today of attacking a woman on a jogging trail with the intent to sexually assault her.

Circumstances of the Case

• On the afternoon on Dec. 10, 2013, 24-year-old Jane Doe was jogging on a trail in a reservoir in Anaheim Hills.
• When she slowed to a walk, Montano jogged up to the victim and tried to engage her in conversation, then tackled Jane Doe to the ground.
• The defendant climbed on top of her as she kiked and struggled to get away.
• When the victim began to scream, Montano covered her mouth. The victim's tooth was knocked out in the struggle.
• The defendant reached for his pants with the intent to commit a sexual assault, but Jane Doe was able to kick him and escape.
• Jane Doe ran to a nearby home and called 911.
• The Anaheim Police Department (APD) immediately responded and located the defendant on the trail.

APD investigated this case.

Prosecutor: Deputy District Attorney Harris Siddiq, Felony Panel

Orange County District Attorney / Case # 13NF4475/ June 21, 2017