ORANGE COUNTY, Fla – A wave of unease has swept over the community surrounding the Little Econ Greenway Trail after the release of Jacoby Vontrell Tillman, a 23-year-old accused of a violent attack on a woman using the trail. His release on a $9,500 bond has left many residents unsettled.

The State Attorney’s Office has raised alarms, labeling Tillman as a potential threat to public safety. In response, prosecutors have taken action, filing a motion to have his bond revoked. Their argument hinges on claims that Tillman breached the conditions of his release by contacting a witness involved in the case.

Tillman is facing serious charges, including attempted sexual battery, battery by strangulation, and false imprisonment. Adding to the gravity of the situation, an attempted first-degree murder charge has now been included in his legal proceedings.

According to an arrest affidavit, a chilling statement allegedly made by Tillman to his mother has come to light: “I didn’t rape the lady, I was trying to kill the lady,” as cited by prosecutors.

Amid these developments, the community and trail users remain vigilant, hoping for justice and a return to safety on the popular local path.

News 6 spoke with people using the trail, many of whom expressed shock and concern.

“There was an attack here. Oh my!” one trail user said.

Another added, “It’s crazy. I didn’t think that anything like that would happen here with so much people around.”

News 6 found a sign with safety guidance along the trail. It says to buddy up and travel with a friend and to carry a cell phone, so you can communicate, and to plan your route and inform others of your destination and be aware of your surroundings,”  among other tips.

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Deputies said it took several months to find and arrest Tillman after the summer attack. His defense attorney has argued that he is not a flight risk. Despite those arguments, Tillman currently remains free.

Whether Tillman will be taken back into custody will likely be decided in court as prosecutors pursue revocation of his bond.