A 42-year-old felon wanted in the assault of his former girlfriend at a coffee stand in North Renton in February surrendered March 7 to police in northern Idaho.

Renton Police credit the public with providing tips that may ultimately have led to the surrender of Shad A. Johnson, who formerly lived in Idaho, according to Renton Police Detective Robert Onishi.

Johnson turned himself into authorities in Wallace, Idaho, after he heard he was wanted in Washington state, according to Onishi. He was still being held in jail in Idaho while details of his extradition were worked out.

According to police, the victim was confronted by Johnson as she opened the espresso stand at about 4:30 a.m. Feb. 17. During the confrontation, Johnson allegedly forced his way inside the stand, and sexually assaulted the victim, according to police.

The assault was broken up by a City of Renton employee, who was recognized by Mayor Denis Law during his State of the City address on March 4.

Bob Sowards of the Community Services Department saw a struggle at the stand as he drove by early on the morning of Feb. 17 and opted to go back to investigate. He called the police and gave a description of the suspect and his vehicle to police. According to Law, the detective on the case believes the victim may have been killed if not for Soward’s actions.

The case has been referred to the King County prosecuting attorney. Renton Police investigators are recommending charges of second-degree assault, second-degree rape and second-degree burglary, according to Onishi.