Pennsylvania man arrested for sexual assault involving 8-year-old girl

NAUGATUCK, CT (WFSB) – A 31-year-old Pennsylvania man has been arrested in connection with a sexual assault investigation involving an 8-year-old victim in Naugatuck.

Kevon Beckford was arrested on November 7, 2024 on a warrant and returned to Connecticut for arraignment.

The investigation began in February 2024 when Naugatuck police received a complaint alleging Beckford attempted to solicit sexual contact from a young girl.

As a result, Beckford was charged with attempted fourth-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor.

Beckford was held on a $25,000 bond and will be arraigned in Waterbury Superior Court on November 8, 2024.

Upon his arrest, authorities also discovered that Beckford was wanted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for undisclosed reasons.

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