The Brief A woman was sexually assaulted in Valley Village after being followed home from a local gym, according to police. The suspect, Rodrigo Melgar, allegedly approached the victim from behind and committed a forcible sexual assault before taking off. Authorities have arrested a man who allegedly followed a woman from a gym and sexually assaulted her in Valley Village. Melgar was taken into custody on Monday, August 3, near Burbank Boulevard, just west of Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Those wishing to send a text tip can text CRIMES (274637) starting the message with the letters LAPD.