A DC man faces charges for assaulting a person and attempting to sexually abuse and kidnap them, police say.
Investigators say 46-year-old Anthony Wilcox of Northwest, DC, was arrested and charged Monday after they say he stopped a person in the stairwell of an apartment building at 2900 block of Adams Mill Road, Northwest just after midnight.
DC Police say Wilcox was able to restrain the person briefly and was attempting to perform a sexual act. However, as the victim attempted to flee, he then assaulted them.
The victim was able to escape, police say, and Wilcox was apprehended by officers.
He faces charges of assault with the Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Abuse and kidnapping, detectives say.