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Man breaks into apartment by punching hole in wall, assaults 15-year-old girl, police say
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The suspect, a 29-year-old man, was taken into custody by Gainesville Police.
A man in Georgia was arrested after breaking into an apartment and assaulting a teenager. The incident occurred when the man punched a hole in a closet wall to gain entry. The victim, a 15-year-old girl, was grabbed by her hair and punched.
She managed to escape and seek help. The man allegedly made threats after she escaped. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the actions of the victim and the response of law enforcement.
The suspect, a 29-year-old man, was taken into custody by Gainesville Police.
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Category: safety Published: August 16, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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