Man arraigned in charges resulting from sexual assault at portable toilet

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Charges have been filed in connection with a sexual assault at a portable toilet in Detroit, the Wayne County Prosecutor's office said. 

Wilfredo Figueroa-Berrios, 47, of Wayne, faces a felony count of criminal sexual conduct-third degree and a misdemeanor count of criminal sexual conduct-fourth degree, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy reported. He was arraigned Thursday in 36th District Court. 

The victim was a 41-year-old woman. 

While the suspect and victim knew each other, they were not involved in a relationship at the time of the May 9 incident on East Adams Street, the prosecutor's report said.  

"It is alleged that the defendant sexually assaulted a female after forcing his way into a porta-john," the press release said. 

Bond was set at $100,00 cash/surety; with release conditions that would include a GPS tether and a curfew. 

A bond reduction hearing is scheduled for Sept. 8. A probable cause hearing is scheduled for Sept. 15. The preliminary exam is scheduled for Sept. 22. 

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