A twice-deported man living in the United States illegally has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman jogging in a New Haven park. Investigators now say DNA evidence may tie him to another attack in Texas.

Ludvi Carias-Interiano, 34, of West Haven, faces charges of first-degree aggravated sexual assault and first-degree unlawful restraint, New Haven police said.

Authorities said a woman was jogging in Fort Hale Park on the morning of Aug. 9 when a man threatened her with a box cutter and attacked her, New Haven Assistant Police Chief David Zannelli said during a Sept. 12 news conference.

The victim was taken to the hospital. Authorities described her as “extremely courageous” and determined to see justice served.

Police Chief Karl Jacobson said the victim worked closely with New

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