Police: Suspect in assault of woman tried to collect reward for offering tip about the crime
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Prosecutors say a Massachusetts man suspected of assaulting a woman went into a police station to try to collect a reward for offering a tip on the crime.
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan's office says 31-year-old Kevin Suarez was arraigned Monday on charges of assault with intent to rape, and other offenses.
Police say the 18-year-old woman was walking in Lowell early Sunday when Suarez grabbed her from behind.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Police say the Methuen man repeatedly assaulted her before someone confronted him and interrupted the attack.
Capt. Timothy Crowley says Suarez walked into a station Monday to give a tip about the assault and receive a reward. He was arrested after questioning.
He is due in court Aug. 31 for a dangerousness hearing. His attorney couldn't immediately be reached for comment.