Man charged with sex offense against woman at Raleigh's Lake Lynn Park
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A man was charged in connection with a sex offense against a woman at Raleigh's Lake Lynn Park, police said Wednesday.
Officers responded just after 5:15 p.m. Tuesday to reports of a sex offense at the park. Investigators found a woman who said that while she was running, a man approached her and touched her inappropriately.
Jacarri Adarriss Powell, 18, of Raleigh, was arrested and charged with sexual battery
The incident remains under active investigation.
Raleigh Police said it will have additional patrols in the area.
"We urge all community members to stay alert and remember safety tips when visiting outdoor parks and recreational facilities in the City of Raleigh," RPD said in a statement to ABC11.
Police urge parkgoers to:
- Always be aware of your surroundings.
- Visit parks and greenway trails with a companion.
- Follow the Raleigh Parks Code of Conduct.
- Hide your belongings, lock your car, and take your keys.
- In the case of an emergency, call 911.
Anyone with additional information is asked to call the Raleigh Police Department at (919) 996-3335 or visit Crimestoppers for anonymous reporting options and click "Leave a Tip" on the top right of the page.
