McKinney

22-Year-Old Arrested, Charged After Woman Reports Knife Assault in McKinney: Police

Police said, the woman, out on her morning run, was able to fight off the man

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After a woman said she had been assaulted at knifepoint on her morning run July 10, a 22-year-old man was taken into custody and charged for the incident, McKinney police said Monday.

Stephon Washington, 22, was arrested and charged with aggravated kidnapping, police said.

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At around 5:47 a.m. on July 10, officers responded to a call from the woman in Towne Lake Park.

Police said she called 911 to report she had been assaulted at knifepoint while out on her morning run.

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According to police, she was able to fight off the man and give police a description.

Shortly after, Washington was taken into custody.

The investigation into the incident is still ongoing, McKinney police said.

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