Naked man accused of assaulting 3 women in downtown DeKalb, police say
DEKALB, Ill. - A naked man accused of physically and sexually assaulting three women in downtown DeKalb near the public library and farmers market is in custody, authorities said.
The backstory:
DeKalb police said officers responded about 1:15 p.m. Thursday after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting that a man was physically and sexually assaulting a woman at the DeKalb Public Library.
As officers arrived, they received additional reports that a second woman was being assaulted on a nearby street near the DeKalb Farmers Market.
Police located and arrested a man matching the suspect's description. Authorities said he had removed his clothing and was naked when he was taken into custody.
Three women total were sexually or physically assaulted by the suspect, police said.
Two of the women were taken to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. The third declined medical treatment.
The suspect was taken to a local hospital for a narcotics-related medical evaluation before being placed in police custody.
Suspect named:
Authorities identified the suspect as 33-year-old Maurice Kemp II. He's charged with the following:
- One count of attempted aggravated criminal sexual assault, a Class 1 felony.
- Two counts of attempted criminal sexual assault, Class 2 felonies.
- One count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, a Class 2 felony.
- Two counts of criminal sexual abuse, Class 4 felonies.
- Three counts of aggravated battery in a public way, Class 3 felonies.
- Three counts of unlawful restraint, Class 4 felonies.
What's next:
Anyone who witnessed the assaults or has additional information is asked to contact the DeKalb Police Department.
The investigation is ongoing.
The Source: The information in this article was provided by the DeKalb Police Department.