WINDOM — Joseph Haron, 56, of Mountain Lake, is charged in Cottonwood County Fifth District Court docket with first-degree felony sexual conduct, penetration of a sufferer mentally or bodily impaired, following a July 7 incident.
A Windom Police Officer was requested at an space hospital following a report of sexual assault. Upon arrival, the officer met with the sufferer, who detailed the account. Earlier that morning, the sufferer was at a pal’s home watching a film. They recognized Haron, saying he was additionally current at the moment. The sufferer said they got a journey dwelling later that day, and that Haron went inside with them. When the sufferer went into their the bed room, Haron reportedly pulled down his pants.
The sufferer reportedly advised Haron to drag up his pants however, as a substitute, he pushed them down on a mattress and sexually assaulted them. The sufferer advised the officer they didn’t need to have intercourse with him however he didn’t cease. As soon as performed, he reportedly advised the sufferer to not inform anybody about what had occurred. The sufferer said being very upset and crying in the course of the incident. In addition they mentioned Haron didn’t put on a condom.
Two days after the alleged incident passed off, on July 9, an investigator with the Windom Police Division met with Haron. On the time, the investigator reported smelling alcohol coming from Haron. Haron said nothing occurred on the sufferer’s dwelling. He mentioned he didn’t take his garments off and said {that a} pal referred to as him outdoors and he left.
The investigator reportedly advised Haron {that a} rape package of the sufferer was accomplished on the hospital. When requested if he thought they’d discover any of his DNA there, Haron reportedly mentioned, “In the event that they discover it, I’m responsible.”
Haron is scheduled to seem July 24 in Cottonwood County Fifth District Court docket.
Observe: This text was written primarily based on info reported by native regulation enforcement businesses. The Globe reminds readers that each one people are harmless till confirmed responsible in a court docket of regulation. All references to the sufferer have been modified to they/them to assist defend the sufferer’s id. Additionally, the Southwest Disaster Middle is obtainable in our neighborhood to assist and empower survivors of sexual and home violence. For questions on companies or how one can assist, contact the Southwest Disaster Middle at 1-800-376-4311 or
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Hope Moural is the neighborhood editor for the Globe as of Could 2024. A born and raised Nebraskan, Hope has a twin bachelor’s diploma in Journalism and Communications from Concordia College, Nebraska, and has beforehand labored as a normal task reporter.
