Smyrna Handyman Charged With Sexual Assault

SMYRNA, TN -- A maintenance man at a Smyrna apartment complex is accused in at least two sexual assaults.

Raymond Newberry is charged with aggravated sexual battery and kidnapping stemming from alleged incidents in October 2016 and in November 2017.

The women in both cases reported similar encounters: Newberry allegedly shoved them both on the bed inside their own apartments and held them down.

“He came in; I believe he shoved one lady on the bed. When she heard what she believed to be him possibly removing his pants to undo his belt, she realized she needed to start fighting at that point,” Sgt. Bobby Gibson told WKRN.

Smyrna Police are asking any other victims to contact the Det. Toni Harris at (615) 267-5445.

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