CLARKE COUNTY, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – A Clarke County man faces multiple charges following a violent incident in the Elwood community on Friday afternoon, according to Sheriff Anthony Chancelor.
Marcus Lynch, 34, was arrested at approximately 5:30 p.m. and is charged with two counts of home invasion and one count of attempted sexual assault. Lynch is currently being held at the Clarke County Jail, with bond to be set by the Clarke County Justice Court on Monday, August 12.
The incident unfolded when Lynch first entered a residence on County Road 1271. The homeowner, armed with a weapon, confronted Lynch, causing him to flee the scene. Lynch then ran to a neighboring home where he attempted to sexually assault an elderly woman. The woman managed to fend off Lynch and escape unharmed.
Deputies apprehended Lynch as he attempted to flee the area. Authorities confirmed that Lynch was not previously known to either victim involved in the attacks.
The case remains under investigation, and additional details are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
SOURCE: Clarke County Hot Topics, Clarke County Sheriff’s Dept.
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