– Henry County Sheriff sexual assault
– Lowes employee assault allegation.
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HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – A disturbing incident unfolded at a local big box hardware store in Henry County on May 12, resulting in the arrest of a man accused of sexually assaulting an employee.
Details of the Incident
According to the Henry County Sheriff, the incident took place around 11:20 a.m. at Lowe’s Home Improvement on Commonwealth Blvd. The victim, a male employee of the store, reported that the suspect, identified as 42-year-old Malvester Penn III from Martinsville, initiated a conversation with him before allegedly making inappropriate physical contact and lewd comments.
Law Enforcement Response
Upon receiving the report, Henry County Sheriff Deputies and Martinsville Police Officers collaborated on the investigation, swiftly identifying Penn as the perpetrator. By 5:00 p.m. on the same day, Penn was apprehended and charged with Sexual Assault. Additionally, he was trespassed from the business to prevent any further incidents.
Legal Proceedings
Malvester Penn appeared in court and was granted a $2,000 secure bond. The case remains under investigation, with authorities urging anyone with relevant information to come forward. If you have details pertaining to this incident, you can contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at 276-638-8751 or reach out to Crimestoppers at 63-Crime (632-7463).
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– sheriff says man allegedly sexually assaulted lowes employee in henry county
– man allegedly sexually assaulted lowes employee in henry county.
