LOGAN — A 21-year-old service member stationed at Hill Air Force Base has been arrested for allegedly raping a Logan woman following a party in August, according to law enforcement. Kevin Joo was booked into the Cache County Jail on Monday.
According to an affidavit of probable cause, the Logan City Police were called to investigate an alleged sexual assault on Aug. 6. A woman had gone to a hospital to be treated and later went to the police department for an interview.
The alleged victim, stated she had met Joo on the dating app Hinge. After communicating back and forth for some time, they agreed to meet at the woman’s apartment in Logan on Aug. 2.
The alleged victim told police, she and Joo had a few drinks and then got a ride to a friend’s house to attend a birthday party. She described becoming uncomfortable when he began making unwanted advances toward her in front of other partygoers. Multiple witnesses later attested to observing his behavior, according to charging documents.
Once the party concluded, the woman stated how she and Joo got a ride back to her residence. Once there, she claimed the suspect was again kissing and touching her against her will. This continued until he reportedly raped her.
The alleged victim later texted Joo about the incident. He reportedly apologized and stated that he had been caught up in the moment, the arrest affidavit detailed.
On Oct. 27, police questioned Joo at Hill Air Force Base and later arrested him.
According to court records, Joo made an initial appearance Wednesday in Logan’s 1st District Court. He was charged with one count of rape, a first-degree felony.
Judge Brian Cannell ordered Joo to remain in jail. He told the suspect to appear again in court Nov. 10, when attorneys will argue whether or not he can be granted bail while the case proceeds through the court.
Individuals arrested and charged in complaints are presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.