Three New Mexico firefighters have been accused of raping a colleague’s sister — with an affidavit claiming one searched, “How long does DNA stay in the vagina?”
Albuquerque Fire Rescue Lt. Aden Heyman, 46, Firefighter Angel Portillo, 32, and retired driver Anthony Martin, 44, were busted Wednesday and charged with second-degree rape, KOB4 said.
The woman — whose sister worked with the trio — agreed to go to Martin’s home on July 15 after spending the day drinking with him and Portillo at a golf tournament, according to police documents obtained by the Albuquerque Journal.
There, they were “swimming, laughing and having fun” — until Heyman arrived and “the energy shifted,” the woman told police, according to documents.
Albuquerque Fire Rescue Lt. Aden Heyman, 46, Firefighter Angel Portillo, 32, and Anthony Martin, 44, were charged with felony sexual assault after they were arrested on Wednesday. KOB
He detailed how he “started to fade” – and when he came to, Heyman “directed the other two” and “coached them” on how to attack him, the report said.
She eventually escaped by climbing through a bathroom window and was found curled up and crying outside the apartment complex, the document said.
After the woman went to the police, an examination of her relative’s phone showed messages between the victim’s family members and the accused firefighter.
The woman said she climbed out the window after being gang-raped, according to a police affidavit.KOB
In the following days, the three exchanged text messages vowing to remain silent about what happened, the document said.
Heyman allegedly sent a text message that the woman didn’t “want people to know about it … I would never tell anybody about it.”
“I hope it doesn’t come out unless the worst happens or we mention it. Which I never will,” Martin replied, according to the document.
Heyman allegedly did an online search for, “How long does DNA last in a vagina?” KOB
Police also found messages the men sent to their co-worker, the alleged victim’s sister — with Portillo allegedly saying he was “upset with” himself and that “one thing led to another and alcohol affected questionable decisions.”
On Aug. 7 — more than three weeks after the alleged assault — Heyman did a Google search asking, “How long does DNA stay in a vagina?,” the document said.
Martin has retired, according to KOB4. Heyman and Portillo were both placed on administrative leave, their departments said, pledging to cooperate with police.
Firefighter Angel Portillo, 32, remains innocent.MDC
“The allegations are troubling and we decided a thorough investigation was needed to determine the facts,” department Chief Emily Jaramillo told the Albuquerque Journal, saying they “take these allegations seriously.”
The three men declined to speak to investigators, the report said. However, their lawyers have all denied the allegations, with Martin’s lawyer, Ben Ortega, calling the accusers “unbelievable” drug users.
“As far as I know, none of these three men did anything wrong and now their careers as firefighters will be tainted by this allegation,” he said.
Heyman’s attorney, Jason Bowles, said the firefighter “did not commit a crime and is innocent of these charges.”
Anthony Martin, 44, retired from the Albuquerque fire department. MDC
Portillo’s attorney Heather LeBlanc also said her client “firmly maintains his innocence in this matter.”
“As a respected firefighter in our community, he has dedicated his life to helping others,” LeBlanc said.
“He is fully aware of the seriousness of these charges and has fully cooperated with law enforcement in the ongoing investigation. We will vigorously defend this allegation to make sure the truth comes out.”
The three men on Thursday appeared via video link in court, where they were held in custody, KOB4 said.
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