Man Arrested In Attempted Sex Assault Of Elderly Woman

Kevin Sumpter

Kevin Sumpter

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A man was arrested Friday for his involvement in an attempted sexual assault in West Charlotte and is in custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.

Kenneth Earl Sumpter was charged with 2nd degree kidnapping, 2nd degree attempted rape, and 2nd degree attempted sex offense.

Detectives with the Charlotte- Mecklenburg Police Department Sexual Assault Unit say the attempted assault took place Thursday afternoon on the 2700 block of Haverford Place. An elderly woman said she allowed the suspect into her home. He attempted to sexually assault her, then ran away.

Evidence at the scene pointed at Sumpter as the suspect. His criminal record includes drug violations, breaking and entering, and assault.

Anyone with further information concerning this incident is asked to call the Crime Stopper’s tip-line at 704-334-1600.

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