Victor Ortiz, a champion boxer who also competed on Season 16 of ABC's Dancing With the Stars, turned himself in to authorities Tuesday for allegedly raping a woman in March, the Oxnard Police Department said. Ortiz surrendered at 2:55 p.m. at the Ventura County Sheriff Department's East Valley Station and was charged with three counts of felony sexual assault.

The 31-year-old athlete's bail was set at $100,000 after Ortiz was formally charged with suspicion of forcible digital penetration, forcible oral copulation and forcible rape. The police department added that if people have additional information regarding the alleged incident, they are encouraged to contact detective Kevin Adair at 805-385-7663; should anyone wish to remain anonymous, police said people can call their Violent Crimes Hotline at 805-982-7070.

Police began investigating Ortiz after his alleged victim contacted them March 19 and claimed he had sexually assaulted her "inside a residence in the city of Oxnard." The Family Protection Unit conducted an investigation for "several months," police said, and it was "presented to the Venture County District Attorney's Office for filing." A warrant for Ortiz's arrest was issued.</s>Victor Ortiz, a boxing champion who has also delved into acting, was arrested for allegedly raping a woman.

The 31-year-old boxer surrendered himself to the authorities on Tuesday (September 25) and he was charged with three counts of felony sexual assault – forcible rape, forcible oral copulation, and forcible digital penetration.

A woman accused Victor of sexually assaulting him back in March. The incident happened “inside a residence in the city of Oxnard,” according to the police (via People).

An ongoing investigation led to an arrest warrant being issued and Ortiz surrendered himself to the Ventura Country Sheriff Department’s East Valley Station. His bail was set at $100,000.

Victor previously appeared as a contestant on Dancing With the Stars and he also was in the movies The Expendables and Southpaw.</s>Boxer Victor Ortiz Arrested for Rape … Charged w/ 3 Felonies 9/25/2018 7:44 PM PDT Boxer Victor …read more via TMZ.com – https://ift.tt/2Q8g8Oh Get More Nigeria Sports News</s>A popular boxer and former "Dancing with the Stars" contestant was booked on rape charges after turning himself in to authorities in California on Tuesday.Oxnard police said 31-year-old Victor Manuel Ortiz turned himself in at the Ventura County Sheriff Department's East Valley Station at 3 p.m. in connection with a months-long sexual assault investigation. Police said a woman told them on March 19 that she was sexually assaulted by Ortiz inside a home in the city of Oxnard.After several months of investigation by the Oxnard Police Department's Family Protection Unit, the case was presented to the Ventura County District Attorney's Office. A warrant for the arrest of Ortiz was then issued.The boxer, known as "Vicious," was booked on charges of forcible rape, forcible oral copulation and forcible digital penetration, according to a press release from the Oxnard Police Department. Ortiz has since been released on $100,000 bail.The boxer's arrest comes just days ahead of a nationally-televised fight planned at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario.Ortiz was also a contestant on season 16 of "Dancing with the Stars" in 2013.It's not Ortiz's first run-in with the law. Back in 2016, he was arrested for driving under the influence. In 2015, he was arrested for allegedly attacking a man at a concert at the Rose Bowl.Eyewitness News reached out to Ortiz's representatives and event organizers but has not heard back.</s>Boxer Victor Ortiz turned himself into authorities on Tuesday after being charged with raping a woman by force following a monthslong investigation, police said.

An investigation was launched after a woman contacted police the afternoon of March 19 and told them she was sexually assaulted inside an Oxnard home, the Police Department said in a news release.

Ortiz was identified as a suspect after detectives responded to the scene, officials said.

Authorities continued to investigate the case for several months and eventually presented the evidence to Ventura County prosecutors. The district attorney’s office subsequently issued a warrant for his arrest, police said.

Ortiz turned himself in around 3 p.m. Tuesday and was being held on suspicion of forcible rape, forcible oral copulation and forcible digital penetration, authorities said. His bail was set at $100,000.

The 31-year-old Tarzana resident and former World Boxing Council welterweight champion was scheduled to take on John Molina at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario on Sunday night in a nationally televised event.

Along with his conquests in the ring, Ortiz was known for appearing on “Dancing With the Stars” in 2013 and roles in films such as “The Expendables” and “Southpaw.”

The boxer previously pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor DUI charge in 2017, and in 2015 was arrested during a Kenny Chesney concert at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly beating up a fan, the Ventura County Star reported.</s>Ex-boxing champ Victor Ortiz -- who appeared on "Dancing with the Stars" -- has been charged with 3 counts of felony sexual assault, including rape ... officials say.

The 31-year-old -- who also had roles in "Expendables 3" and "Southpaw" -- surrendered to authorities in Oxnard, CA on Tuesday.

According to court records, the alleged incident took place inside of a home in Oxnard on March 19. The female accuser contacted police that same day and filed a report accusing Ortiz of sexual assault.

The Ventura County District Attorney's Office has charged the boxer with 3 felony counts -- forcible rape, forcible oral copulation and forcible digital penetration.

He was booked, posed for a mug shot, and bail was set at $100,000.

Ortiz is slated to fight Sunday night in Ontario -- but we're guessing that will likely be called off very soon.

It's not the first time Ortiz has been in trouble with the law -- he was arrested for DUI back in 2016. And in 2015, he was arrested after allegedly attacking a man at a Kenny Chesney concert at the Rose Bowl.</s>OXNARD (CBSLA) – Boxer Victor Ortiz has been charged with multiple counts of sexual assault – including rape – in Oxnard, police say.

According to Oxnard police, the 13-year-old Tarzana resident was charged Tuesday after turning himself in at the Ventura County Sheriff Department.

The alleged incident was reported to police in March when a woman said she was sexually assaulted in an Oxnard home.

Police said an arrest warrant was issued following a months-long investigation.

The arrest comes days before a nationally televised fight against John Molina Jr. in Ontario.

Ortiz has been released on $100,000 bail.</s>Professional boxer Victor Ortiz was arrested on Tuesday, September 25, for allegedly raping a woman in March, the Oxnard Police Department in California confirmed in a press release.

The 31-year-old turned himself in at the Ventura County Sheriff Department’s East Valley Station at approximately 3 p.m. after being charged with three felonies: forcible rape, forcible oral copulation and forcible digital penetration. His bail was set at $100,000.

The Oxnard Police Department confirmed in the press release that its Family Protection Unit began investigating Ortiz in March after the alleged victim reported that she had been sexually assaulted by him at a home in the area. The investigation continued until authorities recently issued an arrest warrant for Ortiz.

The athlete’s arrest came five days before he was set to fight John Molina Jr. in a nationwide TV event. It is unclear whether the match will go on as scheduled.

This is not Ortiz’s first run-in with the law. He was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon in July 2015 after an altercation at a Kenny Chesney concert in Pasadena, California. He pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery and was sentenced to three years’ probation.

The Dancing With the Stars alum, who competed on season 16 with pro partner Lindsay Arnold in 2013, was arrested again in September 2016 for driving under the influence. He pleaded guilty and received more probation time.

Us Weekly has reached out to Ortiz’s rep and attorney for comment.

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ABC News reports that Ortiz was booked on charges of forcible rape, forcible oral copulation, and forcible digital penetration, according to a press release issued by the Oxnard Police Department. He was released after posting a $100,000 bond.

In March, a woman told authorities she was sexually assaulted by Ortiz inside her home. The case was later presented to the Ventura County District Attorney's office and a warrant was issued for Ortiz's arrest. Reports say he turned himself in Tuesday.

His court appearance is set for October 10.

The arrest comes days before Ortiz's fight against John Molina Jr. The fight was scheduled for Sunday. It's unclear if the fight will go on.</s>Professional boxer Victor Ortiz, who appeared on as well as films and , has turned himself in to authorities for allegedly raping a woman in March, the Oxnard Police Department confirmed in a news release.

The 31-year-old athlete surrendered himself at the Ventura County Sheriff Department’s East Valley Station on Tuesday after being charged with three counts of felony sexual assault, including rape.

Officials first began investigating Ortiz after his alleged victim contacted authorities on Match 19 claiming she was sexually assaulted “inside a residence in the city of Oxnard,” by the boxer, the Oxnard Police Department said.

The investigation has been ongoing for the last several months before authorities issued an arrest warrant for Ortiz.

The boxer’s bail has been set to $100,000 and he is being held on suspicion of forcible rape as well as forcible oral copulation and forcible digital penetration.

Ortiz’s previously had a run in with the law in 2015 when he was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, namely his foot.

Lieutenant Jason Clawson of the Pasadena Police Department previously told PEOPLE that the boxer was arrested at a Kenny Chesney concert at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.

The boxer later pled guilty to battery charge as part of a plea deal. He was put on probation.

Ortiz was also arrested in 2016 for a DUI, according to TMZ. He pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor DUI and was sentenced to 3 years probation and 8 days in county jail.

Ortiz’s latest arrest comes just five days before the boxer is expected to fight in a nationally-televised special against former world title challenger, John Molina Jr.

The fight, which is planned to occur at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California. Ortiz is currently out on bail so it is not clear of the fight will go ahead.

A representative for Ortiz did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

Ortiz’s previous titles include the WBC welterweight in 2011 and the ESPN Prospect of the Year in 2008. He was formerly rated as one of the top three welterweights in the world by ESPN, along with several other sporting and boxing websites.

In his tenure — which includes an overall record of 32-6-3 with 25 knockouts — Ortiz has fought against an impressive list of boxers including Floyd Mayweather, Andre Berto, Lamont Peterson, Luis Collazo, and Marcos Maidana.
American boxer Victor Ortiz is arrested for allegedly raping a woman in March, and is expected to be charged with three felonies.