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Suspect in assault of 12-year-old pregnant girl is in custody

Posted at 11:19 AM, Aug 21, 2019
and last updated 2019-08-21 11:19:01-04

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – The man wanted for assaulting a pregnant 12-year-old girl is in custody.

Battle Creek police say the 20-year-old man turned himself in to detectives Wednesday morning. He is being held on a misdemeanor assault charge and police say he is cooperating with the investigation.

The man is also being investigated for Criminal Sexual Conduct.