Man Charged With Attempting To Sexually Assault Petco Employee In Restroom Using Scissors

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CALIFORNIA — A man has been charged with assaulting a 19-year-old female employee at a pet store in Bell Gardens last week.

Jaquice Blackman, 24, of Los Angeles was charged with one count each of assault with attempt to commit rape and second-degree burglary.

Blackman pleaded not guilty to the charges.

On November 16, Blackman allegedly broke into the pet store’s bathroom carrying a pair of scissors and struck the victim in the face several times and attempted to sexually assault her. The defendant is alleged to have fled when the victim struggled and screamed, the prosecutor said.

If convicted as charged, Blackman faces a possible maximum sentence of more than seven years in state prison. Bail was set at $120,000.

The case is being investigated by the Bell Gardens Police Department.

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