Palm Springs, CA

On Monday, August 19th, 2024, an incident was reported involving a suspect identified as “JC.” The victim stated that they met the suspect at a local bar in Palm Springs before continuing to socialize with him and friends at a local hotel. Later, the situation escalated, leading to a non-consensual sexual encounter.

The victim managed to leave the city of Palm Springs, traveling to the Inland Empire, where they reported the incident to local authorities.

During the investigation, detectives were able to determine that the suspect’s true identity was Juan Segura, a 27-year-old male from Palm Springs. On Wednesday, August 21st, detectives located Segura in the 400 block of E Arenas Road. He was taken into custody without incident and transported to the John Benoit Detention Center, where he was initially held on a bail of $180,000.

Pictured Suspect: Juan Segura

Further investigation into Segura’s history uncovered additional cases linked to him. In March of 2024, a sexual assault was reported in which the victim believed they were drugged and raped by Segura. Another case from August of 2024 involved a victim who reported a similar encounter with Segura. The victim stated that after socializing with Segura, they blacked out and awoke with injuries consistent with sexual assault.

Detectives conducted additional follow-up on these cases and gathered sufficient evidence to charge Segura. The following charges were filed based on the overall investigation:

Charges Filed:

• Count 1: PC 261(a)(2) – Rape by Force/Fear/Etc

• Count 2: PC 261(a)(2) – Rape by Force/Fear/Etc

• Count 3: PC 261(a)(3) – Rape upon Intoxicated Person, and Accused Person Knew

• Count 4: PC 261(a)(4) – Rape of Unconscious Victim

• Count 5: PC 286(i) – Sodomy – Victim Intoxicated/Anesthesia

• Count 6: PC 286(f) – Sodomy – Victim Unconscious

Following these charges, Segura is now being held without bail.

The Palm Springs Police Department is asking for the public’s help. If you have any information related to these incidents or additional information involving Juan “JC” Segura, please contact Detective Michael Delgado at 760-323-8145 or via email at Michael.Delgado@palmspringsca.gov.