Man Wanted For 2012 Sexual Assault Arrested, Linked By DNA To Another

BALTIMORE (WJZ)—A 25-year-old man wanted for a 2012 sexual assault has been arrested in connection with another sexual assault and robbery.

Bernard Burton was arrested for an open warrant from a 2012 sexual assault case by members of the Warrant Apprehension Task Force.

Burton was linked by DNA to a sexual assault and robbery that occurred last Monday in the 2800-block of E. Fairmount Ave.

Detectives will continue to investigate recent incidents of violence in the Southeast District.

At this time, Burton has not been linked to any other cases, but other investigations are still ongoing.

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