RPD arrests sexual assault suspect

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Arrested: Naji, Salam  44 year old Richland resident

Crime: 2 counts of indecent liberties

Synopsis:

On 11/29/14, between 1715 and 1735 hours, Salam Naji allegedly entered two North Richland businesses located in the 1800 block of George Washington Way and groped women.  One of the women was holding an infant at the time of the assault.  Video of the incident was captured.  Officers investigated the case throughout the night and this morning they were able to identify the offender as Naji.  Naji had been arrested in October for a similar offense. 

Naji was arrested at his residence in Richland this morning.  Evidence from the crime was located at his residence.

Naji was booked into the Benton County Jail.

Posted by Sgt. Darryl Judge.

For additional information, please contact Capt. Mike Cobb (509) 942-7362.