The victim contacted law enforcement authorities and reported to them she had reportedly been sexually battered by 46-year-old Eric Anthony Matus of LaBelle.   The victim related to deputies and Detectives that she had gone to a bar in Ft. Myers alone and later was persuaded to sit next to Matus who had purchased the victim a drink.  The victim recalled the beverage being "whiskey" and after a few minutes she did not feel well and felt as though her body was numb. 

 Matus then reportedly transported the victim to the Infinity Steakhouse in LaBelle where she was told she could rest in his room.  She later woke up discovering the suspect sexually battering her.  The victim told deputies the suspect forced himself on the her several times despite the victim’s resistance.

Based on what was related by the victim, detectives executed a search warrant at the Infinity Steakhouse.  Once inside detectives located a firearm and several rounds of ammunition.

 Another victim reported in November 2025 a similar series of events.

 During the afternoon hours of Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 46-year-old Eric Matus was ordered held with no bond following a pre-detention hearing.

 Matus was arrested on two counts of sexual battery, kidnapping and possession of a firearm or ammunition by a Florida convicted felon.