Monroe County Sheriff's Office warns public after pair of assaults

MONROE — In light of a pair of assaults on women in Monroe Township, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is reminding people to remain aware of their surroundings and avoid being alone in dark, secluded areas.

The first incident occurred during the early morning hours of Monday in the area of Waterloo Park. The second incident occurred late Wednesday in a wooded area along French Creek in the Meadowbrook Mobile Home Community. No specifics were provided about the nature of the assaults.

Investigators are working to determine if the same man was responsible for both incidents.

The sheriff’s office is asking anyone with information on either incident to call the detective bureau at 734-240-7530.

If someone has been the victim of an assault and has not previously reported the incident, the sheriff is asking they call Monroe County Central Dispatch at 734-243-7070.