Woman held against will in motel

AUSTIN (KXAN) - A woman, allegedly paid for sex, ran naked through a hotel, screaming for help. A security guard found the woman and called police and now a man is charged with sexual assault in connection with the case.

Police said Martin Alonso Jimenez, 39, allegedly ran after the woman in a hotel, trying to grab her away from the guard who called police, after she left their hotel room.

The woman was picked up at the corner of Georgian Drive and Powell Circle. Police said Jimenez took her to Red Roof Inn at 8210 N. Interstate 35 and entered room #104. Inside the room, police said the woman agreed to have intercourse with Jimenez for $20.

According to the report, Jimenez had sexual problems. After an extended period of time, the woman tried to free herself from the room.

At that point, police said Jimenez grabbed the woman and physically pulled her back into the room twice. The woman was reportedly choked, which rendered her unconscious.

Police said the victim awoke and continued struggling with Jimenez. She finally got free and ran into the hallway, which is where the security guard found her. The victim had numerous injuries to her shoulders and breasts allegedly from Jimenez grabbing her to drag her back into the room.