DNA match leads to sex assault suspect

AUSTIN (KXAN) - A DNA match leads Austin police to arrest the man they believe sexually assaulted a woman near the Huston-Tillotson University campus two weeks ago.

According to police, Michael Broughton, 28, sexually assaulted the victim, who was riding her bicycle in the 1900 block of College Row around 1 a.m. on March 16 .

According to an affidavit, the victim was on College Row when four-door white truck drove past her and parked. She said she turned her bike around and started peddling away but a man from the truck jumped out and grabbed her and pushed her into the truck. While grabbing her, the victim said she heard Broughton say to his friend, "Should we get the gun?"

The victim said the suspect told her that he would not hurt her if she did what he demanded. When the suspect finished with the assault, the victim was allowed to sit up in the vehicle. At that time, she noticed there were emergency lights in the distance -- she was able to open the door and get out of the vehicle.

Victim said she ran away as fast as possible as the truck fled the scene. Victim was able to flag down an officer at 12th Street and IH-35.

On March 27, the Austin Police Department was notified of a DNA match in the Combined DNA Identification System (CODIS). The DNA was linked to Broughton, who is currently living in Killeen.

Police said when they interviewed Broughton, he admitted to kidnapping and sexually assaulting the victim.

Another person was identified and interviewed as a person of interest, detectives believe he is the second suspect in the truck. His involvement is still being investigated and he has not been charged.

Broughton is currently in the Bell County jail and has been charged with aggravated kidnapping and sexual assault.

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DNA match leads to sex assault suspect