Wanted Violent Sexual Predator Arrested During San Diego Pride

Wanted violent sexual predator arrested during San Diego Pride

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- A man suspected of sexually assaulting men in the Hillcrest area was arrested over the weekend during San Diego Pride at Balboa Park. While on duty at the festival, officers spotted a man walking nearby who matched the description of a wanted violent sexual predator who had been targeting the LGBTQ+ community, the San Diego Police Department said in a Facebook post Tuesday. Officers approached the suspect and took him i…

Man arrested during Pride festival in connection with sexual assault in Hillcrest

A man suspected of committing at least two sexual assaults that targeted members of the LGBTQ+ community in Hillcrest was charged this week in San Diego Superior Court with kidnapping and sexual assault, investigators said. Michael William Howard, 41, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to sexually assaulting a man on or around July 13, the criminal complaint reads. San Diego police sex crimes detectives did not provide any further information this wee…

Suspected sexual predator arrested during San Diego Pride makes 1st court appearance

Michael William Howard is accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting at least one person but could be connected to other cases.