Story by Ricardo Navarro

WATSONVILLE, Calif.-- Police are looking for a man who allegedly tried to rape a young woman at the Motel 6 on the 100 block of Silver Leaf Drive in Watsonville.

The victim says the suspect forced her into the laundry room where he pinned her against the wall and tried to attack her.  The girl's father came in and fought the suspect off, injuring his knee in the process.  The girl was not hurt.

Police continue to search for the suspect who is described as a dark-skinned Hispanic man in his 30's.

If anyone has further information regarding this case you are encouraged to contact the WPD Investigations Unit at (831)768-3352 or the Crime Tip Line at (831)768-3544.

On 02/06/13 at approximately 1346 hrs, officers were dispatched to the area of the 200 block of Rodriguez St regarding shots being fired in the area. When officers arrived they were not able to locate any victims that may have been shot. However they did locate a beige colored Suburban type vehicle with a flat tire. After inspecting the vehicle it was determined that the tire had a bullet hole in the tire causing the tire to flatten.

After canvassing the area for evidence and witnesses, it appeared that an altercation between two sets of groups ensued. One suspect with a gun was seen firing a handgun at the other group. He was described as Hispanic Male in his 20's, wearing a white tee-shirt and shorts. The gun was described as a black colored semi-automatic hand gun. Another subject involved was described as a Hispanic Male 18-20 years old wearing a tan shirt and shorts.