Man Arrested After Girl, 15, Fends Off Sexual Assault At Macomb County Park: Police

HARRISON TOWNSHIP, MI — A Detroit man is facing charges after sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl at a Macomb County park last weekend, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office.

Abdulnasar Muthana, 23, was charged with criminal sexual assault-fourth-degree force or coercion. He was placed in jail and given a $50,000 bond. His next court date is scheduled for May 27.

If he is released, he cannot contact the victims or have contact with minor children. He would also not be allowed to enter a park where there are children.

If convicted, he faces up to two years in jail and must register as a Tier II offender on the sex offender registry.

The incident happened last Saturday at Lake St. Clair Metropark in Harrison Township, where prosecutors said Muthana made sexual gestures toward three girls, ages 14 to 15.

Muthana then approached the 15-year-old girl and touched her buttocks while forcing his hand into her pants, prosecutors said.

The girl kicked Muthana in the groin and got away from him, prosecutors said.

Officers later arrested Muthana in connection with the assault.

"I commend the bravery of the young victim and survivor of the confrontation," Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido said. "I praise the quick work of law enforcement for apprehending this offender. My office remains dedicated to protecting our children, seeking justice for victims, and holding offenders accountable in a court of law."