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Gainesville man arrested, accused of breaking into apartment, assaulting teenager
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· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Authorities responded to the scene after receiving a 911 call.
A Gainesville man was taken into custody on Wednesday. He is accused of breaking into an apartment and assaulting a teenager. m.
and involved the suspect physically attacking the victim. The victim was able to escape outside, where she was threatened by the suspect. Young family members were present in the apartment during the assault.
Authorities responded to the scene after receiving a 911 call. The suspect has been charged with multiple offenses, including burglary and assault. Further details about the incident are available from Atlanta News First.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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