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Del. Man Arrested For Alleged Sexual Assault Of Juvenile

CLAYMONT, Del. (CBS) – Police in Delaware have arrested a 32-year-old man for an alleged sexual assault.

Police say that on Saturday morning around 1:30 a.m., they responded to the unit block of Sherman Drive in Claymont for a reported sexual assault.

An investigation revealed that suspect Brendan McGarry first attempted to engage in conversation with the juvenile victim. When the girl tried to walk away, she was reportedly sexually assaulted by McGarry.

After checking the area, officers were able to locate and arrest McGarry.

McGarry has been charged with two counts of Unlawful Sexual Contact with a person under 18 years of age and offensive touching.

Police say the suspect's bail was posted and he was released from New Castle County Police headquarters on a no-contact order with the victim.

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