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Dallas police make arrest in Uptown sexual assault

By Doug Myers, Nicole Nielsen, S.E. Jenkins

Updated on: February 26, 2025 / 5:19 PM CST / CBS Texas

Arrest made in Uptown sexual assault, Dallas police say

A suspect allegedly involved in a sexual assault early Monday morning has been arrested, Dallas police said Tuesday.

Evin Bishop Dallas Police Department

Evin Bishop, 21, was taken to Dallas County Jail and charged with sexual assault, police said Wednesday.

The incident occurred at about 6:05 a.m. in the 3000 block of Thomas Avenue. According to authorities, the suspect allegedly sexually assaulted the victim at that location before fleeing the scene. Police said the victim was not seriously injured.

The suspect was described as a white or Hispanic male, between 25 and 30 years old, standing between 5 feet 8 inches and 5 feet 11 inches tall. He has a slender build and medium-length dark hair, police said. Dallas police previously released images of a suspect and asked for the public's help in identifying him.

Doug Myers

Doug Myers is a digital content producer for CBS Texas. A longtime journalist, Doug has worked for four newspapers in Texas and Louisiana and for three television stations in Texas. He has also spent time as a digital content manager for a national trade association and as communications director for a state agency.