69yo Sex Offender Arrested for Park Assault & Theft

0:00It's April 3rd. Welcome to Durham News Today, powered by AI. A 69-year-old registered sex offender from Raleigh got arrested this week for sexual battery and misdemeanor larceny after allegedly, assaulting a woman and stealing her wallet at Nightdale Station Park on Tuesday. Earlier this week, on Monday, he faced another misdemeanor larceny charge for swiping $8 worth of alcohol from a Nightdale convenience. Store, leading to his arrest on that Warren Thursday. This guy's history runs deep, with prior convictions including indecent liberties with a child and attempted first-degree rape back in 19. 99 against a 12-year-old, landing him 17 years behind bars, plus a 1990 guilty plea to attempted second-degree rape. Right now, he's locked up in Wake County, jail, with bail set at $10,000 secured, and if he gets out, he can't go back to that park, or contact the victim. Authorities are keeping a close eye. Keeping everyone to stay vigilant in public spots like these parks, where risks can hide

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