HOUSTON – A man accused of breaking into a woman’s home and sexually assaulting her while her children were present has been charged, according to charging documents.
Mohammed Al Joweber, 38, has been charged with burglary of habitation and sexual assault.
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According to charging documents, Joweber had a previous dating relationship with his victim. On July 15, Joweber somehow gained access to the woman’s home without permission.
Records show that once Joweber entered the apartment, he pushed the woman on the couch and covered her face so she couldn’t scream. She told investigators that she tried to run away but he caught her and pushed her into her bedroom.
According to documents, Joweber slammed the woman’s head against the wall and continued to assault and threaten her. He then reportedly tied her up by her feet and hands, then wrapped a cable cord around her neck.
Documents show that while the suspect choked the woman, he stated, “I’m going to kill you, you will not be with another man, you will not live another day.”
Before the break in and assault, the woman told her two friends that if they did not hear from her multiple times throughout the day, to call the police and come to the apartment. When the friends came to the apartment, the victim was able to escape and the friends called 911, according to court records.
The woman’s children reportedly witnessed the incident. The children were not physically harmed.
Joweber was taken into custody by police.
Couple’s history of domestic violence
According to records with the Houston Police Department, the victim has made several reports against the suspect, accusing Jowebar of stalking and threatening her life.
An HPD detective who was working on the reports prior to the July 15 assault, stated that the suspect had sent over 100 text messages, stating that he was going to kill her and himself. In another incident in March, Joweber reportedly chased the victim down and rammed his truck into the back of her vehicle, according to court records.
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Help is also available immediately if you need it through the following numbers:
- Houston Area Women’s Center: (713) 528-2121
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799−7233
- If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
