The first incident occurred on the pedestrian overpass over the expressway on Tuesday morning November 5th. A 16-year old girl, on her way to school, was sexually assaulted. Newark police say the man in question is a white male in his 30's, thin and muscular, with a slight beard. He was wearing a light colored sweat suit and a dark stocking cap. The teenager was remanded to the juvenile court for making a false report.
Police note they still believe the first incident was legitimate.
If you have any information call the Licking County Crimestoppers Hotline at 349-6888. And if the tipster testifies before the grand jury, and at the trial if needed - the reward will be doubled.